Today, we had the pleasure of visiting Keith and Karel Halbert at their new home in Kerrville. Before the July 4, 2025, floods, the Halberts had been living in an RV in Ingram. In the early morning hours, a first responder came pounding on their door, urgently warning them to get up and get out. […]
Category: Welcome Home
Welcome home for Robert & Victoria Hight
On March 31, we had the privilege of visiting the home of Robert and Victoria Hight in Center Point as they continue the journey of moving back into their home after the devastating July 4, 2025 flood. The Hights have three young children—their energetic boys, Alex and Henry, and their youngest daughter, Buan, whom Victoria […]
Welcome Home Blessing for Patricia Moreno
Today we visited Patricia Moreno and her son, Thaddaeus, and presented them with a Bible and a pantry basket and gift card from HEB. Patricia and her two sons, Thaddeus and Jonah were living along the Guadalupe River on the morning of July 4 when they were jolted awake by someone pounding on their front […]
Welcome Home Blessing for Richard House
On Monday, March 16, the Community Foundation celebrated a welcome home blessing for Richard House. Rev. David Payne, Community Foundation representative Jayne Zirkel, and disaster case manager Angela Greene gathered with Mr. House around 10 a.m. in front of his new-to-him RV before he invited everyone inside for a tour. The home is warm, comfortable, […]
Welcome Home Blessing for Loretta Kemp
Tuesday morning of March 17 at 11 a.m., we gathered at Loretta Kemp’s home for her welcome home blessing. Joining me were Rev. David Payne, Beth Palmer (case manager), Mary Campana and Katie from Habitat for Humanity, and Kean Tonetti from the Foundation. It was a warm and meaningful visit with Ms. Kemp, a retired […]
Welcome Home Blessing for Gary Broach
For decades, Gary Broach, owner of Rhodes Taxidermy, has given back to this community, supporting 4-H, FFA and local youth programs across the Hill Country. He is not someone accustomed to being on the receiving end. After the July 4 flood damaged his home, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country helped support the […]