The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.
Nearly six months after the July 4 flood that swamped parts of Kerr County, families and business owners say recovery is moving too slowly, even after the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced it had raised $100 million from donors around the world.
Cindy and Ken Collier share their story of survival and recovery is hopes of reminding the nation that families are still not spending the holidays in permanent homes after the July 4 floods.
The families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners.
Kerr County commissioners met on Monday to discuss several community-related topics, including a new study regarding flood impacts.
This weekend, a benefit concert organized by local volunteers will raise money for two Hunt‑area nonprofits to support ongoing recovery efforts after July's devastating flooding.
Hope for Hunt Benefit Concert is happening Saturday in Boerne. The even is organized to help Hunt Volunteer Fire and Hunt Preservation.
Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri did not expect some of the discourse around “After the Hunt.”.
Marissa Rios says the Hunt community is still reeling from the catastrophic floods on the Fourth of July in the Hill Country.
KSAT asked some of the volunteers to share what happened in the early hours of July 4 when floodwaters severely impacted the Hill County. Here are their stories.
Crews with the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department were at ground zero on the Fourth of July when the catastrophic floods hit the Hill Country.
Limited services at the Hunt Post Office are available through a U.S. Postal Service mobile unit after the Hill Country floods destroyed the building.
The parents of the only girl still missing from the July flood at Camp Mystic in Texas are demanding the camp halt its reopening plans.
A benefit concert for residents of Hunt recovering from the Hill Country floods is slated for next month.
Two disaster recovery centers (DRCs) in Kerr County will close briefly before reopening early next week; however, officials are sending mixed signals on the closures.
The San Antonio Spurs surprised students at Warrior Gym in Hunt Middle School and Ingram Tom Moore High School, bringing pure joy to a community hit by the July 4 floods in the Texas Hill Country.
Commissioner Don Harris placed two action items on the agenda regarding the replacement of the President and Treasurer of Emergency Services District #4.
Both legislative chambers adjourned without agreeing on changes to Senate Bill 2, which aimed to create new training and licensing requirements for local officials.
Hunt teachers and staff are preparing to make this school year a little more special for their students following the historic deadly floods on July 4.
Parents of the 27 Camp Mystic girls killed in the deadly Hill Country flooding last month met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders to push for youth camp safety reform.
With the recovery process still underway, the San Antonio Spurs announced they are joining the volunteer efforts to support those affected by the Hill Country Floods.
An organization is offering free transportation to people impacted by the Hill Country floods in Kerr County, according to a news release.
The July 4th flood left only the floor and foundation at the Hunt Post Office. It’s symbolic, in a way, because to many, the post office is the foundation of the small Hill Country town.
A state Senate committee convened Friday to deliberate legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s readiness for natural disasters following the July flooding that killed more than 130 in Central Texas.
In the wake of flooding in the Hill Country last month, an expert is urging people to keep pets away from rivers, lakes and other waterways in those areas to protect animals from contaminants.
Kerrville Pets Alive is warning local families to keep their pets — and themselves — out of the Guadalupe River for the time being.
Restoration and recovery efforts continue on many Hill Country roads and highways after the Fourth of July. KSAT reached out to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for an update on the road conditions one month after flooding damage.
After natural disasters destroy homes, survivors often open up about their most prized possessions. The items people think of first aren’t typically the most expensive, but instead, the most meaningful.
Monday, Aug. 4, marked one month since catastrophic flooding ripped through the Texas Hill Country, killing over 100 people in Kerr County alone.
KSAT's Ernie Zuniga spent much of the day on Monday revisiting stories of resilience and resolve in Kerr County, one month after deadly flooding on July 4.
Known for her festive holiday designs on storefront windows around town, Callie Stetler is now painting messages of hope on the windows of local businesses in Kerr County.
In the month since deadly floods demolished portions of Kerr County, killing at least 108 people there, KSAT Investigates has worked to piece together how the county’s emergency response played out.
The San Antonio Zoo announced a new campaign on Friday that will benefit people affected by the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, according to a news release.
Scott Turner, the U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development, toured Hunt, Texas, one of several Hill Country communities impacted by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods.
The power station in Hunt, Texas, could take months to fix after it was damaged by the deadly Hill Country floods, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates this weekend.
To help local residents to get back on their feet, KSAT complied resources that flood survivors can reach out to get assistance.
The San Antonio Spurs announced they are joining 40 local and national professional sport organizations to support flood relief for the Hill County community.
Mercy 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.
Volunteers who came to the Hill Country after the Fourth of July floods are still lining the Guadalupe River and lending a hand. They said they aren’t leaving until the needs are met.
Bob Lombardi, a Texas-based artist, is planning to raffle off an original painting in support of those impacted by flooding in the Hill Country.
Most of the building was destroyed, with just pieces of the façade intact. However, with dozens of volunteers there every day, the owner of The Hunt Store said the store will stand once again.
Hunt — one of the towns hit by the catastrophic Fourth of July floods — has received aid from the Hill Country Community Fund, but residents know more immediate support is needed.
Since the recent Hill Country flooding, the Hunt Independent School District has become a hub of relief and recovery, with classrooms converted into temporary sleeping quarters and community volunteers coordinating efforts around the clock.
Kerr County officials addressed the Fourth of July floods that killed dozens of people during a commissioners’ court meeting on Monday morning.
Kerr County officials addressed the Fourth of July floods that killed dozens of people during a commissioners’ court meeting on Monday morning.
Officials in a Texas hill country community pummeled by deadly flooding on July 4 say just three people remain missing, down from nearly 100.
Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July flooding in the Hill Country.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it would make $250,000 in funding available from Project SERV to support students and the community as they recover from the July 4 Hill Country floods.
A coalition of natural resource experts are calling for immediate land use reform after the deadly Hill Country floods.
In the aftermath of the devastating floods in the Hill Country on July 4, crews from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) responded to assist with recovery and restoration efforts.
In the wake of this tragedy, many Texans have generously stepped up to give back to Kerr County and the surrounding areas in various ways, including physical donations, volunteering and monetary contributions.
KSAT visited the Lemos Street Bridge in Kerrville, which was inundated with an estimated 20 to 25 feet of water, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
When devastating floods swept through the Hill Country on the Fourth of July, first responders weren’t the only ones who ran toward the crisis. Counselors also mobilized to take on the task of caring for the community’s mental health.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss four flood-related topics during a meeting Monday morning, according to online agenda documents.
Watts of Love is bringing solar-powered lights to Hill Country communities to help residents recover after devastating floods.
It’s been a week since catastrophic flood waters swept across the Texas Hill Country, destroyed property, killed more than 100 people and left more than 150 missing in Kerr County.
President Donald Trump said he has “never seen anything like” the devastation of the floods that ripped through the Hill Country, killing more than 120 people across Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. In Kerr County alone, 96 people have been confirmed dead.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is expected to announce a “major milestone” in response to the Kerr County Relief Fund one week after deadly floods ripped through the county.
Thad Heartfield received a call from his son at 4 a.m. on July 4 as water began rising in his vacation house near the Guadalupe River in Hunt.
For those who lost everything in the recent devastating floods in the Hill Country, one thing you might be hoping for is a fast way to replace your State ID or driver’s license.
For those who lost their eyewear due to the flooding, two locations are offering assistance to simplify the replacement process.
As of 8 a.m. on Thursday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead in Kerr County after Hill Country flooding, authorities said.
Bill’s Bar-B-Que is offering free meals, along with several other places in town, thanks to the help of other local businesses. Owner Joe Marino said they fed around 780 people yesterday
The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is teaming up with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center (STBTC) to host an emergency blood drive on Friday in an effort to help the victims of the Hill Country Floods.
Betty Matteson, who has lived on her Hunt property since the 1980s, lost everything when her riverside home was overtaken by floodwaters. Her home and a nearby rental cottage, her only source of income, were both destroyed.
Kerr County officials on Wednesday declined to discuss why a voluntary emergency system was not activated July 4 until more than an hour after a first responder requested an alert go out.
Several highways and roads remain closed in the Hill Country after deadly flooding ravaged the area on the morning of July 4.
As of 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials said.
Most U.S. adults who've experienced major flooding in the past five years think climate change was at least a partial cause.
Texas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
State officials verified that Camp Mystic had an emergency plan in place before the July 4 floods, according to records obtained Tuesday by KSAT Investigates.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Ruskan, 26, was credited with saving 169 kids from the floods on the morning of July 4 in Kerr County, including girls from Camp Mystic.
In a news conference Tuesday afternoon in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott said 161 people are still missing following deadly floods in the Hill Country, including five campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic.
Archived minutes from a 2016 Kerr County Commissioners Court meeting indicate the conversation about implementing a flood warning system dates back years.
Country singer Pat Green’s little brother, John, along with his brother’s wife, Julia, and their two children, are missing after the floods in Kerrville.
How first responders are dealing with their mental health after ongoing recovery efforts from flooding in the Hill Country looks different for those involved.
The devastation from the Hill County floods has triggered a call to action across our country. One group answering the call is the nonprofit God’s Pit Crew out of Danville, Virginia.
Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history.
As a small Hill Country community tries to pick itself up from the floods, people from near and far are offering a hand.
The general manager of a Hill Country resort and his wife are being hailed as heroes for alerting people staying there to head to higher ground early Friday morning.
A faculty member at the University of Texas at San Antonio was among the confirmed victims in the Central Texas flooding, according to a press release from the university.
Amid the devastation and destruction in the Texas Hill Country, some victims shared stories of how they survived the now-deadliest natural disaster of 2025.
At least 84 people, including 28 children, were killed in Kerr County, and another six were found dead in Kendall County due to flooding, officials said Monday.
Camp Mystic has confirmed the deaths of 27 campers and camp counselors in the catastrophic floods on July 4, according to a statement on the camp’s website.