For as long as I can remember, my family has spent holidays in Koosharem, Utah, a town of just 300 people. It is where I learned to love the outdoors and where I feel most connected to my family heritage. Six generations ago, my ancestors settled nearby Central Valley, Utah and established a home in the desert sagebrush for […]
Month: August 2026
Kerr County seeks more federal aid as Hill Country flood recovery continues
KERR COUNTY, Texas — Flood recovery is far from over in the Texas Hill Country, and local leaders are asking for more federal help as communities continue rebuilding. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is expected to provide an update Thursday morning on its recovery efforts following the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe […]
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announces recovery plan following July 2026 floods
KERRVILLE, Texas – The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced its next steps weeks after severe flooding ravaged the area for the second July in a row. Earlier this month, foundation leaders also launched a relief fund for 10 Hill Country area counties impacted by the flooding. During a Thursday morning news conference at Gibson’s Discount […]
Restoration work continues along Guadalupe River after flooding setback
KERRVILLE, Texas – Efforts to restore the Guadalupe River are moving forward after recent flooding erased some of the progress made by nonprofits and landowners working to heal the river corridor. Last winter, groups worked with hundreds of property owners along the Guadalupe River to plant native grasses, sedges, wildflowers and grown plants. The work was […]
“Where are all the volunteers?” Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
Kerr County residents are cleaning out homes and businesses this month after the second devastating flood in as many years — but this time, some nonprofits and community leaders say they’re facing more destruction with less financial assistance and volunteer help than last year. As of Tuesday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency hadn’t approvedfederal aid for […]