Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community

As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents returned to find their homes, vehicles and businesses destroyed.

With hundreds confirmed dead, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

International relief teams are taking part in the around the clock search efforts after catastrophic flooding devastated communities across the Hill Country.

Timothy Gloria, a Kerrville resident, applied for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency after his car was flooded. Days later, he received a notice offering just $50 to replace the vehicle. “It’s an old vehicle, but I need it,” Timothy Gloria said.

After deadly Texas floods, florists across the state are donating funeral flowers to grieving families. More flowers and materials are needed.

Oklahoma Task Force 1 has returned home after spending 17 days in Texas assisting with water rescues and search operations following deadly floods.

The center has been open since at least July 12, and since launching for weekend-only service, it has extended operations to seven days a week.

Texas Republicans had been working quietly for several months to take up Mr. Trump’s call for an aggressive redrawing of the state’s congressional maps, aiming to gain five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House and help the party keep control of the chamber after the 2026 midterms.

KERRVILLE, Texas - Kerrville families are cleaning up the damage left behind by the devastating flooding over the holiday weekend. Most of the damage in Kerrville is along the banks of the Guadalupe River, where trees are uprooted and debris is scattered.