Shonna Foster thought she was showing up to sell her food trailer. Instead, the Kerrville caterer who spent weeks feeding first responders and displaced families during two catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods was handed a $2,000 surprise from a man she had never met before that moment. The meeting was actually a setup arranged by […]
Category: Community and Culture
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 […]
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 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 […]
Grapes for Good 2026
ATX Somms is hosting the second annual “Grapes for Good,” a one-of-a-kind wine tasting and fundraising event to support Good Work Austin, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the hardworking individuals behind Austin’s hospitality community. Grapes for Good is ATX Somms’ signature charity event. More than 20 sommeliers and wine professionals will feature and pour wines they are passionate about, […]
Community Foundation becomes backbone of Texas Hill Country flood recovery
When the Fourth of July flood tore through the Texas Hill Country, the disaster arrived with a violence few residents had imagined possible. Homes were ripped from foundations, businesses were demolished, parks disappeared under debris and mud and families suddenly found themselves navigating a future measured in uncertainty. In the months since, the Community Foundation […]
CFTHC launches new flood relief fund for victims
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has spent the past year helping to heal and recover a single wounded community, helping Kerr County families rebuild after one of the most devastating floods in its history. This week, that mission spread across an entire region with another historic flood ravaging many parts of the […]
Kerrville-based James Avery announces $1 million donation toward Hill Country flood recovery
KERRVILLE, Texas – James Avery jewelry, a company that traces its origins to Kerrville, announced a $1 million commitment to flood recovery relief for the Texas Hill Country. Similar to July 4, 2025, Kerrville and Kerr County were in the middle of last week’s severe weather. Officials said at least 20 to 24 inches of rain fell […]
Texas Regional Bank’s Central Texas Flood Relief Fund Supports Ongoing Recovery in Kerr County
A year after devastating floods impacted communities across Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country, Harlingen-based Texas Regional Bank has donated the proceeds of its Central Texas Flood Relief Fund (CTFRF) to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund and Texas Lions Camp. Following the July 2025 floods, Texas Regional Bank […]