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Haeley Carpenter

Kerrville Daily Times and The Seguin Gazette • 07/28/2025

Death toll climbs to 87 as search efforts continue

According to Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha, as of 8 a.m. Central Time, 87 deceased have been recovered in Kerr County — including 56 adults and 30 children — after catastrophic flooding hit Kerr County on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Trump signs major disaster declaration for Kerr County

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration in response to the catastrophic flood that struck the Texas Hill Country on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Dietert Center gets medical equipment donated for lending program

When the catastrophic July 4 floodwaters damaged the entire first floor of Kerrville’s Dietert Center, much of the free medical equipment lending program’s inventory was lost or damaged. TBI Warrior Foundation, located in Fair Oaks Ranch, stepped up to host a medical equipment drive to respond to the needs of Hill Country residents.

Haeley Carpenter

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Kerrville city leaders promise transparency during tax rate process after deadly flooding

Local leaders voted unanimously in a Kerrville City Council meeting to approve a resolution authorizing the county tax assessor-collector to calculate the voter-approval tax rate using an 8% cap in response to the catastrophic flooding that hit the area on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

HCAF faces $1.2 million in flood damages, but the show will go on

The Hill Country Arts Foundation was founded in 1959 by a group of artists in West Kerr County. The Fourth of July floodwaters caused significant damage to the theater lobby, black box theater, outdoor amphitheater, administrative offices and new ceramics studio.

Haeley Carpenter

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Trump holds roundtable in Kerr County following deadly flooding

President Donald Trump arrived in Kerrville for a firsthand look at the devastation left behind in the wake of catastrophic floods that ripped through Kerr County on July 4.

Mexico Federal Government

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Mexican rescue teams join flood search efforts in Kerr County

Rescue teams from Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, have been actively involved in search and rescue efforts following the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Robert Earl Keen plans benefit concert for Kerr County flood relief

Robert Earl Keen has announced that he will donate 100% of merchandise sales from his current tour to flood relief efforts and is planning a benefit concert to help his hometown recover from the catastrophic flooding that hit the area on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

Camp Mystic counselor helps save 14 children during Kerr County flood

Mystic counselor Emma Foltz praised by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry for saving 14 campers during the flooding in Kerr County on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/28/2025

"No Store Does More": H-E-B provides disaster relief to Kerr County

H-E-B is providing disaster relief aid to the Kerr County community after the catastrophic flooding hit the area on July 4.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

Tivy soccer coach among missing after Kerr County flood

Tivy soccer coach Reece Zunker, wife Paula and two children have been reported missing by family members in Kerr County after catastrophic flooding.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

A place to unite: Disaster artist creates memorial along Guadalupe River

Dallas-based artist Roberto Marquez creates a memorial along the Guadalupe River for those lost in the Fourth of July Floods in Kerr County.

A worker digs through debris along the Guadalupe River

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

Flood threat hinders search and recovery operations

Kerr County officials ordered search and recovery volunteer crews to temporarily suspend their search operations near the Guadalupe River as a new flood threat developed with heavy rainfall.

Signs point the way for Hunt residents to get flood relief supplies at the Hunt Baptist Church, 112 Church Drive SW.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

Hunt community mobilizes for flood relief

Hunt, the small unincorporated community in West Kerr County that was hit the hardest by floodwaters the morning of July 4, has mobilized in the midst of the aftermath to provide flood relief to residents.

Kerrville Daily Times and Galveston County Daily News • 07/20/2025

Camp Mystic devastated by floodwaters

Camp Mystic, the private Christian summer camp for girls that sits on the banks of the Guadalupe River, has confirmed the deaths of 27 campers and counselors after a catastrophic flood devastated the campgrounds on July 4.

Flooding in Louise Hays Park in Kerrville, Texas on July 4, 2025.

Kerrville Daily Times • 07/20/2025

Severe flooding prompts evacuations in Kerr County

Severe rainfall put a hold on 4th of July celebrations in Kerr County.

A swath of 5-10 inches of rainfall has been estimated since approximately 1 a.m. across south-central Kerr County with 6.5” measured in Hunt and 7.85” measured just upstream of Hunt.

In Bourdain’s wake: Beer, shared plates and almost-loves

A personal tribute to Anthony Bourdain through global bar stops, unexpected connections, and the quiet rituals of grief, growth, and remembering.

Scooter Cannonball

Kerrville Daily Times • 06/27/2025

Scootin’ into town full throttle: Scooter Cannonball Run rolls through Texas Hill Country

More than 250 riders on powered scooters journey coast-to-coast in the 2025 Scooter Cannonball Run, passing through the Texas Hill Country as part of an epic 4,000-mile rally across eight states.

Kerrville Daily Times • 06/05/2025

Mary's Tacos planning to expand and relocate

Mary’s Tacos, a beloved family-owned taco spot in Kerrville, plans to expand with a new $1.25 million, 4,364-square-foot restaurant at 1515 Broadway.

Kerrville Daily Times • 03/20/2025

Gosh! Fans join ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast to celebrate 20th year of cult fave

A fan-filled anniversary screening of Napoleon Dynamite at Kerrville's historic Arcadia Live Theater, featuring Q&A with actors John Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries.

Hill Country Culture • 05/29/2025

Three Hill Country food trucks worth chasing

A guide to Kerrville’s top food trucks, including The Pearl, Taquitos Bautista and Shim’s Be Blessed.

Kerrville Daily Times • 05/20/2025

Boy Scout Troop 111 celebrates 3 decades

Highlighting its legacy of Eagle Scouts, community service and life-saving acts, Kerrville's Boy Scout Troop 111 celebrates thirty years. NBC correspondent Morgan Chesky spoke at the event.

Kerrville Folk Festival

Hill Country Culture • 05/20/2025

Tune in: Music and tradition take center stage at the Kerrville Folk Festival

Enjoy 18 days of live folk music, family-friendly activities at the legendary Kerrville Folk Festival. Join thousands of music lovers from around the world for a unique community experience celebrating songwriting and folk traditions.

Kerrville Daily Times • 04/07/2025

Wheeling across Texas: Skateboarder helps pioneer a trail across the Lone Star State

Moondog Roop embarks on a three-month thru-skate, pioneering the 1,500-mile xTexas long-distance trail from Orange to El Paso. This skateboard adventure explores Texas backroads, gravel tracks, and single-track paths while mapping water, food and camping access points.

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