Kerrville, Trump and floods
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A chain-link fence that separates Water Street in the center of Kerrville from the Guadalupe River just a few hundred feet away has become a makeshift memorial, with the flower-covered stretch serving as a focal point for a grieving community.
If you would like to volunteer to help with flood recovery, the city said to register in advance online. Registered volunteers are asked to come to Tivy Antler Stadium, located at 1310 Sydney Baker Street in Kerrville. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.
As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.
KERRVILLE, Texas - Authorities have suspended all ground search operations in the Kerrville on Sunday corridor due to dangerous flood conditions. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the potential for flash flooding in the area.
Quiet Valley Ranch, where the festival is held, has been opened up for displaced people from the disaster. Orgainizers are also staging physical donations for flood relief and serving food.
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Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were
I’m sad because all those people on the wall died,” said little Emma, who traveled to the vigil with loved ones from Fredericksburg.
The City of Kerrville has been holding daily flooding briefings to monitor and respond to ongoing recovery efforts and to respond to the public.
A Corpus Christi pitmaster is smoking for a cause - serving BBQ to help Kerrville flood victims along with 5 local bars.