The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) reported last week that 150 homes in Uvalde County had been destroyed or received major damage during the July floods. This week the number grew by five additional structures. Another 100 were wrecked in Zavala County, which includes Batesville, where the Leona River overwhelmed much of the small […]
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This Day in Country History: August 17
On Aug. 17, the country music industry saw many fundraising events, notable shows, prestigious awards, and impressive certifications. Continue reading to learn more about these influential moments from this day in country music history. Breakthrough Hits and Milestones These breakthrough hits and milestones occurred on Aug. 17: Cultural Milestones Several impressive concerts were held on […]
Foundation offers $300K to assist flood-affected residents
Emergency financial assistance is available to Uvalde County residents affected by July’s flood, by way of a $317,192 Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country grant. Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. received the money to distribute to flood-affected households, with assistance available for needs including building materials, temporary or long-term lodging and income […]
Robert Earl Keen’s Helotes Homecoming Doubles as Lifeline for Ailing Guitarist
Robert Earl Keen is bringing fans back to his home turf for Labor Day weekend, hosting the 5th Annual Homecoming Weekend at John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes from September 5 through 7. The three-day gathering opens with a celebration of the 30th anniversary of his live album No. 2 Live Dinner and closes […]
Flood victims receive crucial aid from Community Foundation, Light on the Hill
On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country CEO, Austin Dickson, joined Beth Palmer, outreach director of Light on the Hill, at the Light on the Hill campus to see how the Community Foundation’s funds for emergency relief were being utilized. At the site were six case managers and dozens of […]
Boerne’s Hill Country Family Services continues assisting flood-affected families
Hill Country Family Services, one of four nonprofits selected by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to distribute emergency financial assistance to flood-affected families in Kendall and Bandera counties, continues helping families struggling to recover. In just two weeks of operation, the organization has already helped 39 families. The Community Foundation granted $94,000 […]
Nonprofit: $150 million donated after 2025 flood. This year, it’s $750,000.
donations after the deadly 2025 flooding says has received less than $1 million dollars in relief donations in the wake of this summer’s flooding. Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, said Thursday that the organization has received $750,000 in donations since the July 16 flooding, a fraction of the […]
Boerne nonprofit steps up after July 2026 floods as Hill Country families need assistance
BOERNE, Texas – About a month after floodwaters tore through the Texas Hill Country, a Boerne nonprofit is putting cash directly into the hands of families still struggling to recover. Hill Country Family Services is one of four nonprofits selected by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country to distribute emergency financial assistance to flood-affected […]
UGRA approves flood gauge planning task order
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved a new task order with WEST Consultants to plan rain and stream gauges for the region’s flood warning system during a special meeting Friday. UGRA President Dr. William Rector called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. in the UGRA boardroom, confirming a quorum with […]
Aid arrives for Texas flood survivors as families await FEMA help
UVALDE, Texas — Nearly a month after rushing floodwaters damaged homes in Uvalde, Kerrville, Boerne and other parts of Texas, families in affected areas are still seeking help. The majority of them still have questions about when federal assistance will become available. Catholic Charities of San Antonio has set up at Sacred Heart Catholic Church […]