On Friday, Sept. 4, The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced that temporary housing assistance is available to flood-affected households in Kerr County and Comfort as the region continues to recover from the July 16 flood. The Temporary Housing Assistance Program will provide up to three months of assistance for eligible households through […]
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Community Foundation allocates $967,575 for flood recovery housing in Kerr County, Comfort
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that they will give $967,575 in grant funds to provide temporary housing to residents of Kerr County and Comfort who have been displaced by the flooding. The program will be managed by the First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville. “We’ve been working on […]
Gibson’s reopens after summer flood in Kerrville
TEXAS — After a month of cleanup from the July 16 flooding, one of the top tourist destinations in Kerrville is back in business. “This was recoverable,“ Gibson’s Discount Center General Manager DougHetzler said. “It wasn’t easy, but it was recoverable.” The open sign is back on at Gibson’s Discount Center. “It’s been a lot […]
Trump OKs disaster declaration for July flood, approving some FEMA aid
More than seven weeks after major flooding struck South and Central Texas in July, President Donald Trump has approved some federal aid for affected areas, including Kerr, Kendall and Uvalde counties. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the July storms and flooding, but has not yet released all federal funding requested by local and […]
Kerr County businesses launch ‘Love Where You Live’ to boost local economy
In September, a group of business owners assisted by the Kerr Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau launched the “Love Where You Live” initiative. The all-volunteer program uses signs, social media posts and more to encourage Kerrville and Kerr County residents to spend their money with local small businesses. One […]
Kerrville parks make progress after another summer flood
KERRVILLE, Texas — The City of Kerrville had a master plan to reimagine Louise Hays Park. But after a second year of flood damage, they’re taking this rebuild slow. “The road back is going to be a lot different,” said Jay Brimhall, director of Kerrville Parks and Recreation. He took over as director just a […]
Kerrville City Council discusses future of Granger MacDonald Park
On Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Kerrville City Council met at Kerrville City Hall at 701 Main St. At the meeting, the council discussed a proposed disaster rate for property tax in 2027, the future of Granger MacDonald Park and the new 2027 budget. The park question, the most contentious debate of the evening, was the […]
Kerrville Chef Who Fed Flood Crews for Weeks Ambushed With $2,000 Surprise
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 […]
Kerr County nonprofit helps residents recover from yet another flood
KERR COUNTY, Texas — A nonprofit group is set up to help residents of Kerr County navigate yet another flood recovery, but this time with limited resources. “There’s so many people who have lived in their home for generations and never had an issue,” said Kelly Hagemeier, program manager for Kerr Together. “Because it’s been […]
Light on the Hill: 469 households reached, 200 more this week, and a food pantry Monday morning
Before Beth Palmer ran disaster recovery operations for Kerr County, she was Coach Palmer in the Ingram ISD gym. She has spent the past two years watching former students walk into the disaster recovery center at Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley to apply for emergency financial assistance — and greeting her as “Coach […]