Kerr County Commissioners held a meeting on Monday morning to discuss several topics, including the implementation of an outdoor flood warning system.
Another year came and went in the blink of an eye. 2025 was memorable for many reasons, including heavy rainfall, a worsening drought, beautiful Northern Lights displays and even more snow.
Along the Guadalupe River, one man is trying to turn a piece of land into a place of remembrance.
The county where more than 100 died in July floods wants to quickly build a $5 million flood warning system.
Habitat for Humanity Kerr County is hoping to have some families in new homes by the end of the year, but they face some delays.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country held a workshop on Monday at the Arcadia Live Theater in Kerrville to update nonprofit leaders and local stakeholders on the ongoing flood recovery from the July 4 disaster.
Amid catastrophic flooding and cries for help on the morning of July 4, newly released 911 calls reveal Kerr County dispatchers remaining calm and steady-handed, while several community members were attempting to help their neighbors.
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.
Mental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.
Four months after devastating July 4 flooding damaged its facility, the Dietert Center in Kerrville has reopened its doors thanks to an outpouring of community volunteers and support.
On Monday morning, hours before Light on the Hill began distributing food to families, a line of cars that stretched a mile long started lining up as early as midnight.
Kerr County commissioners met on Monday to discuss several community-related topics, including a new study regarding flood impacts.
The City of Kerrville said it is working to remove crosswalk art from three well-trafficked intersections after Governor Greg Abbott threatened to withhold funding from any Texas city who doesn’t comply with the order.
Kerr County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss ongoing flood recovery efforts and the status of implementing a flood warning system.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Camp Mystic leaders would be invited to testify before the committees, as part of what Speaker Dustin Burrows said would be a “comprehensive and thorough review.”
The stretch of the River Trail between the Camp Meeting Creek bridge and the Francisco Lemos Street bridge is now open for the first time since the deadly Fourth of July flood in Kerrville.
Kerrville Parks and Recreation Department announced that certain areas will reopen to the public next week, just more than three months after the deadly Fourth of July flooding.
1011 Bistro co-owner Tomas Valdes said his Kerrville restaurant, which has been open since 2012, is set to close permanently.
The flood damage forced the Kerrville VFW Post to gut its facility completely. Four feet of interior walls and contents were lost, including the kitchen and bar.
Kerr County Commissioners Court met on Monday to discuss continued flood recovery efforts and several community items.
Spurs 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.
The families of 12 Hill Country flood victims have been added to the lawsuit against a Hill Country campground.
The City of Kerrville’s Economic Improvement Corporation is expected to meet on Monday to discuss the city’s continued response to the floods on the Fourth of July.
After an RV Park lost 28 trailers in severe flooding on July 4th, a local musician stepped in to help the owners get back on their feet.
Hill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have two weeks left to request federal assistance after the catastrophic floods in July.
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 new plan is a mid-tier, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) option available to employees and their families.
The Kerrville City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget on Tuesday night, but one big question remains unanswered: Will the property tax rate increase in Kerrville?
The Kerr County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a motion on Monday to reappoint the President and Treasurer of the county’s Emergency Services District (ESD) #4.
Ongoing cleanup from deadly July 4 flooding and a looming vote to adopt a proposed budget were topics of conversation during a short Kerr County commissioners meeting Tuesday morning.
Senate Bill 10 seeks to limit the growth of property tax rates after a disaster. One expert argues, however, the bill fails to meaningfully reform the process because it is written too loosely.
KSAT Sports photojournalist Adam Barraza headed to the Texas Hill Country for the latest installment of the BGC Road Trip.
In an emotional home opener Friday night, Tivy High School’s football team and the Kerrville community came together to honor the 117 lives lost in July’s devastating flood. A traditional Friday night football game turned into a powerful tribute to both victims and first responders.
Small business owners in Kerrville, Ingram struggle to get back on their feet, facing up to millions of dollars in rebuilds
Last week, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced $40 million of its donations would be going toward housing for the people whose homes were affected during the floods. Now, KSAT is finding out how that's being distributed.
Adrian Wollney owns Riverhills Automotive Services Center in Kerrville and has recently invested in a mobile garage truck. The mobile unit was helpful on July 4 when the Guadalupe River flooded.
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority hosted its first scheduled board meeting with public comment since the Hill Country floods.
Kerrville first responders and other city employees are dealing with changes that will increase their monthly payment toward insurance for themselves and their families.
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk to Texas Tribune climate reporter Emily Foxhall about the emotional pleas Camp Mystic parents made to state lawmakers and analyze the proposed new laws in response to the Kerrville floods.
Kerr County residents and business owners will ask leaders to take steps towards restoring recreational activities on Ingram Lake and the Guadalupe River on Monday.
The county said 411,059 cubic yards would be enough to fill 32 football fields with over six feet of storm debris.
KSAT reporter Avery Everett spoke one-on-one with Gov. Abbott about the current special session.
Senate Bill 10 would close a lever actively being considered to fund disaster recovery from the Hill Country Floods
After the July 4 floods in the Hill Country, one woman did something unique with the leftover debris — she repurposed it. And now, it’s paying off.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has a four-pronged recovery plan: rebuilding homes, supporting mental health, economic recovery, and reviving the area’s quality of life.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has committed $40 million to a housing fund to help people displaced by the July 4 floods.
Kerrville City Council unanimously voted to move through public hearings with a tax rate of 57.11 cents per $100 of assessed property value.
The city of Kerrville will reduce its water conservation measures starting Thursday after the restoration of the city’s surface water treatment plant, according to a news release.
The Lutheran Church Charities honored more than 100 people who were killed in the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend during a Thursday remembrance event.
The Kerrville Independent School District started the new academic year on Wednesday morning as its community continues to recover from the devastating July 4 floods that impacted the Texas Hill Country.
Kerrville City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the city’s continued response after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country.
With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.
An organization is offering free transportation to people impacted by the Hill Country floods in Kerr County, according to a news release.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said during a Monday commissioners’ court meeting that he wants the county to dip into its savings to avoid raising the tax rate.
Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said during a Monday commissioners’ court meeting that he wants the county to dip into its savings to avoid raising the tax rate.
They lost homes and summer cabins to the July 4 flood in Kerr County. Now they are weighing whether it makes sense to rebuild.
Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court did not meet on Friday to discuss tax rates and salary increases for elected county and precinct officials.
The Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4.
During the Hill Country floods, many people lost everything. Cheri Shine, whose home in Kerrville was destroyed, has prioritized seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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.
Hill Country and Central Texas homeowners, renters and businesses have less than 30 days to request federal help after catastrophic floods pummeled the state last month.
Dramatic 911 calls from the Fourth of July flooding in the Texas Hill Country have been released. These calls reveal the desperation of those caught up in the disaster.
Kerrville Pets Alive is warning local families to keep their pets — and themselves — out of the Guadalupe River for the time being.
Kerrville emergency management coordinator Jerremy Hughes put in retirement paperwork two days before the deadly and catastrophic Fourth of July flood, according to the city.
The Kerr County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss wages for elected county and precinct officials during a meeting on Friday morning.
One month has passed since Kerr County experienced severe flooding while locals and visitors were gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend.
The Churches of Christ Disaster Response Team assembles volunteers nationwide to assist in gutting and rebuilding homes following floods.
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.
Chris Carrillo, pulpit minister at the Riverside Church of Christ, never imagined he would coordinate disaster relief. This has been made possible through donations after the deadly Fourth of July floods.
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 devastating Texas Hill Country floods over the Fourth of July weekend have taken the lives of at least 108 people—including 71 adults and 37 children — in Kerr County.
Property tax rates were just one of the topics discussed at the Kerr County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday morning, which happened to fall one month after the devastating Hill Country floods.
Following the catastrophic Hill Country floods, those affected are seeking preventative solutions and improved access to resources in the aftermath of natural disasters.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country will outline its long-term recovery strategy one month after catastrophic flooding devastated the area.
In the aftermath of the Guadalupe River flood that ravaged the Hill Country on July 4, claiming over 100 lives in Kerr County, questions are still mounting about the timeline of how local officials prepared and responded to the catastrophe.
A Kerrville boutique is offering Hill Country flood survivors a chance to shop for free, providing upscale clothing donated by vendors and community members.
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.
The five-year-old plan, required by the state, detailed when additional monitoring was to take place and who was responsible for alerting the public to evacuate.
San Antonio leaders were shocked to learn the damage sustained during the June 12 flood on Beitel Creek did not qualify for federal assistance, San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto told lawmakers Thursday.
Several people shared harrowing stories of the devastating floods in the Hill Country on July 4, describing how rising waters forced them to flee their homes, seek refuge in trees and mourn the loss of loved ones.