Ingram ISD plans candlelight vigil for Hill Country flood victims

INGRAM, Texas – The Ingram Independent School District announced it will be hosting a candlelight vigil for the lives lost in the Hill Country Floods next week.

The deadly floods happened over the Fourth of July weekend. As of Thursday, July 17, Kerr County officials said 107 people have died in the county, with many still missing.

“Candlelight Vigil: Night of Hope” will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at the Ingram Tom Moore High School softball field.

According to the district’s Facebook post, the vigil will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be “a time to reflect, honor and begin healing together” for Kerr County.

The district encourages attendees to bring a lawn chair and carpool. Parking and seating is expected to be in short supply.

The event was originally scheduled for July 13 but was postponed due to flood warnings in the area.

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