KERRVILLE, Texas — More lives were lost in last year’s July 4 flood in Central Texas, but there was significantly more property damage this go around. According to the most recent numbers, more than 1,400 homes across the Hill Country were damaged in this year’s flood. Since August, disaster case managers have helped over 930 […]
Month: September 2026
After floods, a new vision emerges for healing the Guadalupe River
KERRVILLE – As she surveyed the bank of the Guadalupe River, Carole Griffin spotted something unexpected: a small buttonbush plant, growing unnoticed not far from the water’s edge. For months, she and fellow volunteers from the local Texas Master Naturalist chapter had been tending to this section on the Kerrville River Trail, planting new trees, […]
$287k grant hopes to bring free safety resources to Hill Country Youth camps
A new grant awarded to nonprofit The Safety Navigator is aimed at bringing Texas Hill Country camps together for the purpose of developing and testing safety resources, according to a statement from the camp safety platform. The $287,000 grant was provided by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country awarded through the Kerr County […]
$287K grant aims to boosts camp safety resources in the Hill Country, nonprofit says its aiming for nationwide impact
KERR COUNTY, Texas — A new grant awarded to local nonprofit The Safety Navigator plants to bring camps in the Hill Country together for the purpose of developing and testing safety resources, according to a statement from the camp safety platform. The $287,000 grant was provided by the Community foundation of the Texas Hill Country […]
Summit brings local nonprofits together
Representatives from nonprofits from 10 counties in the Hill Country gathered for a full day of in-depth business presentations presented by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Bevy Hotel in Boerne. Summit 2026: Deep in the Heart opened with a welcome from Austin Dickson, CEO of the […]
Hill Country families get emergency aid after regional flooding
KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster case managers have sprung back into action, helping residents reset after another flood in Kerrville. “Many more homes were affected. But fortunately, less lives lost,” said disaster case manager Beth Palmer. Another summer flood means the long recovery process continues in the Texas Hill Country. “Families and individuals, their recovery was […]
Vegetation along Guadalupe River survives after second flooding event in over a year
KERRVILLE, Texas — Over the last year, native grasses and trees have been replanted along the Guadalupe River. But after another flood, it will take even longer to restore these riverbanks. “We’re really excited to see the number of and diversity of species that have withstood the recent flood,” said Daniel Oppenheimer with the Hill […]
Council to discuss flood-related mold grants, storm drainage fees
The Kerrville City Council will have a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Kerrville City Hall, 701 Main St. Council will discuss, among other topics, changes to city storm drainage, the possible sale of the old Kerrville Police Department building at 429 Sidney Baker St. and possible funding for mold remediation efforts […]
7 Can’t-Miss Texas Food Festivals Happening This Fall
During the fall months, when Texas’ heat dips enough that spending time outdoors is finally comfortable, every corner of the state throws a party centered around great food. From El Paso to Houston, and the Hill Country to Dallas, this year’s festivals bring together the best chefs, winemakers, and pitmasters who make Texas food worth […]
Austin Duo Briscoe Brings Flood-Relief Anthem to Fountain Square Stage
Austin-based Americana duo Briscoe takes the stage at HI-FI Indianapolis tonight, bringing a Texas folk-rock sound built on a friendship that started at a middle school summer camp. Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton, the two musicians who make up Briscoe, will perform with opener Leon Majcen in support of their latest album, Heat of July. […]