Pro teams use sport for healing, providing fun and resources to more than 2,000 Hill Country families
Read full article: Pro teams use sport for healing, providing fun and resources to more than 2,000 Hill Country familiesSpurs Sports & Entertainment joined over 30 other teams to host ‘Sport for Healing Fest,' bringing in more than 2,000 families to play sports and have access to counselors.
Hill Country communities unite at Ingram’s first home game post-flooding; Comfort wins 47-35
Read full article: Hill Country communities unite at Ingram’s first home game post-flooding; Comfort wins 47-35Ingram Tom Moore High School hosted its first home football game of the season on Friday. The team played their biggest rival, Comfort High School, and Ingram took home the win, 47-35.
Nonprofit donates new trucks to Hill Country volunteer fire departments
Read full article: Nonprofit donates new trucks to Hill Country volunteer fire departmentsNonprofit Rapid Relief Team donated 3 brand new F350 Super Duty trucks to the Comfort, Center Point and Ingram volunteer fire departments on Saturday.
Dilley Wolves, Comfort Bobcats football game relocated due to swarm of bees
Read full article: Dilley Wolves, Comfort Bobcats football game relocated due to swarm of beesThe Friday night high school football game between the Dilley Wolves and the Comfort Bobcats has been relocated due to a swarm of bees at Gosch Field, according to the Dilley Independent School District.
‘Just don’t forget’: Comfort flood survivors expect long recovery after July 4 flooding
Read full article: ‘Just don’t forget’: Comfort flood survivors expect long recovery after July 4 floodingOn July 4, Barbara and C. Daniel Zoeller’s peaceful yard in Comfort was flooded with water from the Guadalupe River below them. Barbara thought they were prepared, but no one was ready for the fast-rising water.
BGC Road Trip: KSAT heads to the Texas Hill Country for Week 1 of high school football
Read full article: BGC Road Trip: KSAT heads to the Texas Hill Country for Week 1 of high school footballKSAT Sports photojournalist Adam Barraza headed to the Texas Hill Country for the latest installment of the BGC Road Trip.
‘We’re not closed’: Comfort businesses dwindle as visitors stay away after Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘We’re not closed’: Comfort businesses dwindle as visitors stay away after Hill Country floodsSmall businesses in the Hill Country are struggling to recover after the floods, as visitors stay away to give towns space. However, business owners and employees are urging the public to return.
Post-July 4 floodwater samples in Kendall County rank below level for recommended recreational use
Read full article: Post-July 4 floodwater samples in Kendall County rank below level for recommended recreational useFive weeks after the Hill Country experienced a historic flood, Kendall County officials said its recreational water is not completely safe for public use.
Sights & Sounds: San Antonio Missions host Hill Country Strong fundraising game at Wolff Stadium
Read full article: Sights & Sounds: San Antonio Missions host Hill Country Strong fundraising game at Wolff StadiumThe San Antonio Missions hosted a special fundraising game on Saturday to support those impacted by the Hill Country floods.
Surplus barbecue turns Boerne beer garden into benefit cookout for flood victims
Read full article: Surplus barbecue turns Boerne beer garden into benefit cookout for flood victimsHundreds of people across Texas enjoyed food, games, music, prizes and animals on Sunday, all to benefit flood victims in the Hill Country.
Flood recovery in Kendall County shifts to cleanup as search efforts finish
Read full article: Flood recovery in Kendall County shifts to cleanup as search efforts finishKendall County has completed its first 48 hours of cleanup after the Hill Country floods, but officials say the work has only begun.
Kendall County grapples with water concerns amid proposed neighborhood development
Read full article: Kendall County grapples with water concerns amid proposed neighborhood developmentOfficials with the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District say the county can support growth if it is responsibly managed and that water withdrawal limits help control usage. However, the county lacks the authority to require rainwater catchment systems, a measure some see as necessary to protect groundwater resources.
Financial aid and resources available for those affected in Texas Hill Country floods
Read full article: Financial aid and resources available for those affected in Texas Hill Country floodsTo help local residents to get back on their feet, KSAT complied resources that flood survivors can reach out to get assistance.
Relief organization announces opening of long-term Kerr County food kitchen
Read full article: Relief organization announces opening of long-term Kerr County food kitchenMercy Chefs, a Virginia-based disaster relief organization, announced the opening of a long-term recovery kitchen in Kerr County following the Fourth of July floods.
Texas artist Bob Lombardi to raffle original painting inspired by Hill Country floods
Read full article: Texas artist Bob Lombardi to raffle original painting inspired by Hill Country floodsBob Lombardi, a Texas-based artist, is planning to raffle off an original painting in support of those impacted by flooding in the Hill Country.
Hill Country flood survivor recalls rescue, family loss after July 4 disaster in Comfort
Read full article: Hill Country flood survivor recalls rescue, family loss after July 4 disaster in ComfortThe Texas Hill Country floods have impacted families from all over the country, including Marco Acosta and his relatives, who experienced the disaster’s aftermath in different locations.
‘We are all family’: How Hill Country communities are rallying together after devastating floods
Read full article: ‘We are all family’: How Hill Country communities are rallying together after devastating floodsIn the two weeks since the catastrophic floods swept across the Texas Hill Country, locals and volunteers nationwide have been sharing their community support and rebuilding efforts with KSAT journalists.
Coalition of natural resource experts calls for action after deadly Hill Country Floods
Read full article: Coalition of natural resource experts calls for action after deadly Hill Country FloodsA coalition of natural resource experts are calling for immediate land use reform after the deadly Hill Country floods.
Texas Hill Country camp community mourns after deadly floods devastate region
Read full article: Texas Hill Country camp community mourns after deadly floods devastate regionOn the hilltop of Hermann Sons Life Camp, it’s hard to tell what happened two weeks ago. But, in less than a five-minute drive, the devastation from the deadly Hill County Floods is overwhelming.
California youth group delivers $36,000 worth of donations to communities affected by Hill Country flooding
Read full article: California youth group delivers $36,000 worth of donations to communities affected by Hill Country floodingA youth group from Orange County, California, drove more than 1,300 miles to bring much-needed supplies to communities in Kendall County.
‘Coffee, apple juice and a whole lot of prayer’: North Carolina man describes call to help after Hill Country floods
Read full article: ‘Coffee, apple juice and a whole lot of prayer’: North Carolina man describes call to help after Hill Country floodsPeople from all across the U.S. are driving into the Texas Hill Country to show their support in the aftermath of devastating events that have impacted the region.
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods
Read full article: Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floodsArmies of Texan volunteers are leading flood recovery and cleanup, supplementing official efforts even as more flooding hits and the search for the missing continues.
Comfort’s decision to install sirens credited with saving lives during Texas Hill Country floods
Read full article: Comfort’s decision to install sirens credited with saving lives during Texas Hill Country floodsWith one press of button number two at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department, sirens can sound off.
A small Texas community where everyone survived flooding has sirens that warned them
Read full article: A small Texas community where everyone survived flooding has sirens that warned themOfficials at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department triggered a flood warning siren last week when the Guadalupe River began to swell.
Some community search efforts in Comfort, Center Point paused after Sunday’s flood threat
Read full article: Some community search efforts in Comfort, Center Point paused after Sunday’s flood threatSearch and rescue efforts in Comfort and Center Point were paused Sunday after warnings that rain could bring more flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Evacuations underway for some residents, travelers in Comal and Bandera Counties after deadly flooding
Read full article: Evacuations underway for some residents, travelers in Comal and Bandera Counties after deadly floodingThe Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and Comfort Volunteer Fire Department are evacuating people along the Guadalupe River amid major flooding.
Former Comfort ISD teacher sentenced to 4 years in prison for improper relationship with student
Read full article: Former Comfort ISD teacher sentenced to 4 years in prison for improper relationship with studentA former Comfort Independent School District educator has been sentenced to four years in prison for having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to the Kendall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Comfort residents rally against proposed 1,100-home development
Read full article: Comfort residents rally against proposed 1,100-home developmentThe Comfort community is just finding out about a proposed development that could come to their community if the TCEQ approves a waste water plant along Highway 87.
DPS identifies teen killed in collision with tractor-trailer in Kendall County
Read full article: DPS identifies teen killed in collision with tractor-trailer in Kendall CountyThe Texas Department of Public Safety has identified a teenager who died after colliding with a tractor-trailer on Saturday in Kendall County.
Man killed in collision with tractor-trailer after losing control of vehicle, DPS says
Read full article: Man killed in collision with tractor-trailer after losing control of vehicle, DPS saysA man was killed after losing control of a vehicle and crashing into a tractor-trailer, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
This day in weather history: Guadalupe River floods its banks, killing 10
Read full article: This day in weather history: Guadalupe River floods its banks, killing 10On July 16, 1987, a summer camp bus and van carrying the kids across the river, trying to escape the ensuing flood, was hit by a wall of water.
Texas Eats: Classic Roast Coffee, Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls and a Smoked Tomahawk Ribeye
Read full article: Texas Eats: Classic Roast Coffee, Gigantic Cinnamon Rolls and a Smoked Tomahawk RibeyeDavid Elder kicks off Season 5 of Texas Eats with some of the top BBQ joints in the state, wild brunch bites, and hand-tossed pizzas.
Texas Eats: Austin BBQ Tour, Oreo Stuffed French Toast, and Laotian Boat Noodles
Read full article: Texas Eats: Austin BBQ Tour, Oreo Stuffed French Toast, and Laotian Boat NoodlesDavid Elder kicks off Season 5 of Texas Eats with some of the top BBQ joints in the state, wild brunch bites, and hand-tossed pizzas.
Main lanes of I-10 East near Comfort shut down after multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Main lanes of I-10 East near Comfort shut down after multi-vehicle crashThe main lanes of Interstate 10 East near Comfort are currently shut down after a reported multi-vehicle crash early Monday morning, according to Transguide.
Patients of genetic tumor condition gather in San Antonio for world’s biggest NF patient summit
Read full article: Patients of genetic tumor condition gather in San Antonio for world’s biggest NF patient summitNF affects one in every 2,000 people. All patients are born with it, but some don't show symptoms until they are young adults. For those patients, it can be hard to diagnose.
Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with student
Read full article: Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with studentThe Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that a former Comfort High School teacher has been arrested and accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Comfort residents determined to find ways to fund early flood warning monitor
Read full article: Comfort residents determined to find ways to fund early flood warning monitorA small project to document stories from the 1978 Hill Country flood has evolved into a project to get early flood sensor monitors that could save lives in the event of another flood.
Investigators uncover more than 2,100 images in growing Hill Country hidden camera case
Read full article: Investigators uncover more than 2,100 images in growing Hill Country hidden camera caseMore than 2,100 images, many of which show people in various states of undress, have been recovered from a computer belonging to a Kendall County man accused of recording guests without their knowledge inside the bedroom of his Hill Country rental cabin.
Additional charges for Kendall County man accused of videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home
Read full article: Additional charges for Kendall County man accused of videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental homeA man accused of secretly taping guests at his Kendall County vacation rental home was arrested again this week and charged with two more counts of invasive visual recording, according to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested after secretly videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Man arrested after secretly videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office saysA Jay Allee is charged with four counts of Invasive Visual Recording. Investigators believe there are more victims and say additional charges are expected.
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Texas Eats Season 3, Ep. 7: South Texas eats that will fuel your soul
Read full article: Texas Eats Season 3, Ep. 7: South Texas eats that will fuel your soulKSAT’s David Elder has embarked on an adventure called “Texas Eats,” an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app.
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Bars push merchandise, other creative options to make sales
Read full article: Bars push merchandise, other creative options to make salesSAN ANTONIO – Cacey Kovacs, owner of Hill Country Distillers in Comfort, Texas, said customers have been very understanding about the business’s need to push sales of food, souvenirs and even tokens. But for the regulars, there’s only so much merchandise the business can push. A recent survey by the Texas Restaurant Association revealed 50% of restaurant operators believe their business will not be open in six months if they don’t get some government relief. So bars have to continue to push the merchandise, food sales and whatever else they can to make it. “Please, please, support local, support small businesses because they need it badly,” Kovacs said.
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Hill Country artists to take part in Comfort Art Festival this month
Read full article: Hill Country artists to take part in Comfort Art Festival this monthComfort, Texas – Paintings, jewelry, textiles and much more will be on display at this year’s Comfort Art Festival. The festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19. Artist displays will be featured outside Comfort restaurants, boutiques, specialty stores and antique shops throughout the downtown area. “The Comfort Art Festival has become a Hill Country tradition,” Julie Kuykendall, the event organizer said. "The Art Festival is a wonderful way for shoppers to learn more about Hill Country artists and build their personal art collections and for our merchants to support these artists who inspire us all by capturing the spirit and beauty of the Hill Country in their work.”More than a dozen artists will be participating in the event.
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Find Comfort with pizza at this family-owned Hill Country hot spot
Read full article: Find Comfort with pizza at this family-owned Hill Country hot spotSo, its no surprise this Texas Hill Country hot spot is bringing in visitors from all over the country. What is Old World?According to Comfort Pizzas website:These old world small communities would share a single large community oven. Comfort Pizza is located in an old gas station built in the 1920s. The also have Skyline Gelato, made just 5 miles away from Comfort Pizza. Click here for more information on Comfort Pizza.
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As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?
Read full article: As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?The ships were deployed in late March to help assist frontline hospital workers and provide care on the ships, should hospitals overflow with patients. Comfort arrived in New York City on March 30, a day after it left Virginia, according to Business Insider. Comfort left New York City after treating 182 patients, 70% of whom had COVID-19, according to NavyTimes. Comfort is available in case it is needed for future help, according to NavyTimes, while USNI News reported the same is true for Mercy. (Getty Images)The USNS Comfort departs for its home port of Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 2020 in New York City.
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Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country property
Read full article: Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country propertyCOMFORT, Texas – You can tour the grounds of this $5.1 million property in the Texas Hill Country. Video from Hill Country Photography shows the grounds of this 107-acre property in Comfort, complete with a 1 1/2 mile driveway lined with 56 Crepe Myrtle trees. Gorgeous $7.95 million mansion for sale in Boerne will make you feel like you’re in ItalyIn addition to the 1,300 feet of Guadalupe River frontage, this property also has two water wells, a seasonal pond and a windmill. The listing also includes a 3,200 square foot, four-bedroom home that has two wood-burning fireplaces and a separate guest house. Video takes you inside ultra-exclusive, million-dollar San Antonio mansionFor more information on the property at 833 FM 473, click here.
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Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country property
Read full article: Tour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country propertyTour the grounds of this $5.1 million Texas Hill Country propertyPublished: May 29, 2020, 11:36 amVideo from Hill Country Photography shows the grounds of this 107-acre property in Comfort, complete with a 1 1/2 mile driveway lined with 56 Crepe Myrtle trees.
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