Kerrville, flood
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City of Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. introduced a new website on Saturday where residents can receive comprehensive information and resources following the recent deadly Hill Country floods.
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.
As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.
I’m sad because all those people on the wall died,” said little Emma, who traveled to the vigil with loved ones from Fredericksburg.
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While he’s been in communities after hurricanes and tornadoes, President Trump said the devastation he saw after an aerial tour of the flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country on Friday was different.
Mayor Joe Herring Jr. on Saturday shared a video message highlighting the help available to those affected by the floods.
The majority of the people in attendance Saturday were from outside the Kerrville community but felt it was important to show their support.
Hundreds gathered at a Texas stadium to honor the 120 flood victims; the governor urged better disaster preparedness.
Linda Bason and Deana Hillock checked into the HTR campground on July 3 for a mother-daughter weekend. The next morning, the Kerrville camp was destroyed.
A growing wall of flowers and photographs honoring the victims of last weekend’s deadly floods has been taking shape in Kerrville over the last 48 hours.