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As donations roll in for victims of catastrophic Texas flooding, officials are warning donors to beware of scammers. Here are some trusted ways to donate. AUSTIN, Texas — After deadly floods swept through Central Texas, donations from around the country have been pouring into the region. As good-hearted donors give back to the devastated communities, Texas officials are asking that people remain vigilant and avoid scammers. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert Monday,…

After years of warnings and failed efforts to install a flood alert system, state and local leaders are now facing renewed pressure to act in Kerr County. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Deadly flooding ravaged Wimberley in 2015. That’s when former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser realized something had to be done. “I knew that there was that kind of potential and even greater in Kerr County,” Moser said. The danger in Kerr County isn’t new….

A Corpus Christi man hopes for the rescue of missing family members swept away by the Guadalupe River on July Fourth. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man is holding on to hope that his missing family members are found after being swept away by the Guadalupe River on Fourth of July.  Retired architect Morgan Spear has been glued to the tv for days, waiting for any update on his family members who are…

TEGNA’s local news stations across Texas are joining forces to raise money for Kerr County and surrounding areas hit by flash floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — In the wake of deadly flash floods across central Texas, our station’s parent company, TEGNA, announced the creation of the TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund. The fund, which is accepting donations now, will raise dollars to support the ongoing and long-term response to the flash floods that began on July…

TEGNA’s local news stations across Texas are joining forces to raise money for Kerr County and surrounding areas hit by flash floods. KERRVILLE, Texas — In the wake of deadly flash floods across central Texas, our station’s parent company, TEGNA, announced the creation of the TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund. The fund, which is accepting donations now, will raise dollars to support the ongoing and long-term response to the flash floods that began on July…

Flash floods in Kerr County leave more than 40 missing, including Air Force veteran Robert Brake and his wife, Joni. KERR COUNTY, Texas — It was the first time Robert Brake Sr. and his wife Joni Brake visited Kerr County. Their grandson, Ryen Brake, said they were spending the Fourth of July with their son and his wife.  “They are patriots through and through,” Ryen Brake said. Robert Brake, 67, is an Air Force veteran,…

KENS 5 reporter Sue Calberg examines a Hill Country area hit hard by the rising flood waters. KERRVILLE, Texas — Among the countless Hill Country residents picking through what’s left of their belongings after catastrophic July Fourth floods is Pearl, who was hauling some personal treasures out of her wrecked home on Monday.  A red sign posted on the door by emergency management officials indicated it was unsafe. Most houses in the area carried similar…

Department of Public Safety troopers are only letting residents and emergency response through at this time. INGRAM, Texas — At Camp Mystic, everyone from emergency crews to volunteers are assisting in the ongoing rescue and recovery in Kerr County. It is day four of emergency response since catastrophic flooding hit the area, wiping out camps along the Guadalupe River.  As the death toll continues to climb, officials said there are still 10 campers and one…

Mexican firefighters have been on the ground since Friday when flash floods raged through the Hill Country. INGRAM, Texas — There’s been a massive show of support for the Texas Hill Country as first responders from all over, including Mexico, are helping with search and rescue efforts. Mexican firefighters have been very active in Ingram, alongside other agencies, since Friday. Dozens of firefighters came all the way from Acuna, Mexico. And together with other agencies…

Dallas-based nonprofit, Texans on a Mission, was on the ground in Kerrville assisting in disaster relief. KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster relief is on the way to areas surrounding Kerrville, and in some cities, help has already arrived. Hundreds of first responders were in Kerrville on Monday searching for those still missing from the deadly flooding on July 4. Outside the Hill Country Youth Center, agencies set up a command center where Kerr County officials have…

Dallas-based nonprofit, Texans on a Mission, was on the ground in Kerrville assisting in disaster relief. KERRVILLE, Texas — Disaster relief is on the way to areas surrounding Kerrville, and in some cities, help has already arrived. Hundreds of first responders were in Kerrville on Monday searching for those still missing from the deadly flooding on July 4. Outside the Hill Country Youth Center, agencies set up a command center where Kerr County officials have…

Natural disasters and severe weather can create opportunities for fraud, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Scammers and fraudsters are trying to profit from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas, which has killed over 70 people, according to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Texas on Monday. The office said natural disasters and severe weather can create opportunities for fraud, especially…

At least 11 remain missing area, including 10 young girls from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Authorities say the death toll from the July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country has climbed once more, this time to 84 bodies recovered, 28 of whom are children.  The latest figures were reported by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office on social media. Officials on Monday morning reported at least 75 deaths, saying at the…

Fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday. SAN ANTONIO — As much as 10 inches of heavy rain poured down Thursday night into Friday morning, causing severe flash flooding along the Guadalupe River. At least 75 people have died in Kendall and Kerr County from the devastating floods.  Destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away…

The death toll from July Fourth weekend flooding in Central Texas surpassed 90 people Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to search for survivors along riverbanks littered with debris and fallen trees. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. At least 75 bodies were found in Kerr County and more than a dozen additional deaths were reported in…