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A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides and remnants of debris lingered throughout what was left. Some residents of the area say it’s unlike anything they’ve seen in the river before.

Greta Toranzo, 10, died in the floods, the school committee confirmed Tuesday afternoon. HOUSTON — A Houston girl is among those who lost their life in the Texas Hill Country floods, a school organization confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Greta Toranzo, 10, was a camper at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River quickly rose in the morning hours of July 4. “It’s with unimaginable sadness we share that Greta’s family has confirmed she lost her life in…

Texans are urged to give monetary donations to aid Hill Country flood recovery. HOUSTON — Texans are answering the call to help after devastating flooding swept through parts of the Hill Country — but officials say there’s a more effective way to support the recovery efforts: monetary donations. In the days following the flooding, agencies like the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and local police departments expressed gratitude for the outpouring of donated supplies. However, they’re…

Greta Toranzo, 10, died in the floods, the school committee confirmed Tuesday afternoon. HOUSTON — A Houston girl is among those who lost their life in the Texas Hill Country floods, a school organization confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Greta Toranzo, 10, was a camper at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River quickly rose in the morning hours of July 4. “It’s with unimaginable sadness we share that Greta’s family has confirmed she lost her life in…

Greta Toranzo, 10, died in the floods, the school committee confirmed Tuesday afternoon. HOUSTON — A Houston girl is among those who lost their life in the Texas Hill Country floods, a school organization confirmed Tuesday afternoon. Greta Toranzo, 10, was a camper at Camp Mystic when the Guadalupe River quickly rose in the morning hours of July 4. “It’s with unimaginable sadness we share that Greta’s family has confirmed she lost her life in…

“We thought it was a normal thunderstorm,” Lilly Kummerfeld said. “We didn’t know about any of the destruction or the horrible things happening at that moment.” TYLER, Texas — A beloved summer camp tradition became a nightmare when two East Texas sisters were swept up in a deadly flash flood. For the first time, the sisters Lilly and Paige Kummerfeld shared the terrifying night, the lives lost and the rescuers who risked everything to bring…

Relatives say John and Julia Burgess were camping in an RV along with their two young sons, Jack and James, when floodwaters roared through the Hill Country. LIBERTY, Texas — American flags still fly in a Liberty, Texas neighborhood where the Fourth of July also brought heartbreaking news. On Monday, neighbors left flowers and stuffed toys in front of the home of John and Julia Burgess. They were victims of the Hill Country floods that…

Blue is Greta Toranzo‘s favorite color, so in a post on social media, the Sinclair Elementary Parent Teacher Organization asked people to tie a blue ribbon on their tree.  At a vigil Sunday night, people wore blue shirts and brought blue flowers and balloons to a growing memorial for the 10-year-old. The collection of photos and flowers along the school fence continued to grow Monday afternoon. The floods in Central Texas have left at least…

Officials emphasize the need for emergency preparedness, recommending weather radios for receiving vital updates. KERRVILLE, Texas — Officials say the July 4 Hill Country flooding highlights the need for emergency preparedness, including weather radios for households. It is still not fully clear what devices or apparatuses were available to victims of the flooding, but officials say tools like weather radios can be critical to delivering vital information for people to act quickly. NOAA weather radios are…

It’s estimated more than 1,500 people are responding to the flooding in Central Texas. KERRVILLE, Texas — First responders from around the country are on the ground in Central Texas. Search and rescue operations, damage assessments, all happening in a large area impacted by flooding. Firefighters are working around the clock doing different tasks. Some crews are expecting to be in the Hill Country for weeks. They are getting assignments from the state while also…

“Asking for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne. She is still one of the Mystic Campers who is unaccounted for,” Wade Lytal posted on X. HOUSTON — The daughter of a college football coach with Houston ties is among the children still missing after the catastrophic July 4th flood in the Texas Hill Country.  Wade Lytal, the offensive coordinator at Trinity University in San Antonio, said Kellyanne Lytal was at Camp Mystic when floodwaters…

The family of Chloe Childress mourns her loss after she was identified as a victim of the Texas Hill Country floods. HOUSTON — The family of Chloe Childress is mourning the loss of their beloved daughter after she was identified as one of the victims of the catastrophic flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend. Childress, a counselor at Camp Mystic, was among the 27 campers and staff…

Living along the river can be beautiful. It can also be hazardous, as one longtime resident knows all too well. KERRVILLE, Texas — Residents and property owners across the Hill Country are still assessing the destruction caused by the flood. The catastrophe has left behind damage with varying degrees of severity. A home at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Richardson Street is where Olivia Chappins and her husband raised a daughter and two boys,…

Living along the river can be beautiful. It can also be hazardous, as one longtime resident knows all too well. KERRVILLE, Texas — Residents and property owners across the Hill Country are still assessing the destruction caused by the flood. The catastrophe has left behind damage with varying degrees of severity. A home at the intersection of Memorial Boulevard and Richardson Street is where Olivia Chappins and her husband raised a daughter and two boys,…

Travis and Williamson counties have issued local disaster declarations and dozens of people have been rescued from floodwaters. AUSTIN, Texas — Search efforts continue Sunday as several people remain missing after devastating flash flooding swept through Central Texas this weekend. Travis County officials have confirmed five deaths and between 10 and 13 people missing. In Burnet County, three deaths have been reported and at least five people are missing. On Sunday morning, the Burnet County…