The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced $18 million in immediate flood recovery commitments Wednesday at a press conference held at Gibson’s Discount Center, marking what officials described as a strategic pivot from emergency response toward structured, long-term recovery. The event brought together Community Foundation CEO Austin Dickson, Gibson’s General Manager Doug Hetzler, […]
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announces $18 million in flood relief grants
KERRVILLE, Texas — Gibson’s Discount Center is one of the businesses in Kerrville that flooded two weeks ago. It’s also one of the businesses that will soon receive help after the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced $18 million in grants for flood relief. Gibson’s has been a staple in Kerrville for nearly […]
$18 million raised for flood repairs for those affected in Hill Country
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Parts of the Hill Country are still recovering after several days of torrential rain caused flooding in mid-July. The historic rainfall came just over a year after a more isolated event caused catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River that killed more than 130 people in Kerr County. The heavy […]
Kerrville’s Community Foundation pledges $5M to aid small businesses post-flood crisis
The CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, Austin Dickson, announced Thursday morning, July 30, that the nonprofit organization would offer nearly $18 million in grants and support for the Texas Hill Country. Dickson noted at a press conference held outside Gibson’s in Kerrville that the two historic floods in 2025 and […]
$18M committed to help flood recovery in Texas Hill Country
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is focusing on emergency financial assistance for families, housing recovery and small business assistance. https://www.kvue.com/video/news/community/flood-recovery-texas-hill-country/269-21095eed-0d2d-4166-a367-b40ccf362a85 Author: kvue.com Published: 5:10 PM CDT July 30, 2026 Updated: 5:10 PM CDT July 30, 2026
New grants offer hope to Kerr County businesses after devastating flooding
KERR COUNTY, Texas – As Kerr County continues recovering from another round of devastating flooding, local organizations are receiving $18 million in emergency grant funding aimed at helping residents, nonprofits and small businesses rebuild. The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced the funding package Thursday. More than $11.3 million will go to Kerr Together to support long-term […]
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country needs more donations to assist flood victims
KERRVILLE, Texas (Nexstar) — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced an $18 million immediate recovery commitment Thursday to help families, businesses and communities recover from the July 2026 floods, while warning that more private donations are needed to meet the region’s growing needs. Speaking at Gibson’s Discount Center in Kerrville, Community Foundation […]
Hill Country nonprofit announces $18 million for flood recovery grants
KERRVILLE — The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced $18 million in initial funding commitments for flood recovery, including more than $11 million that will be earmarked for housing efforts and $5 million to help small businesses. Another $1.7 million will be split across four nonprofit organizations in Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Uvalde and […]
How Philanthropy and Charities are Poised to Facilitate Natural Disaster Recovery and Reclamation
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 […]
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 […]