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The longtime Kerrville resident whose daughters went to Camp Mystic is organizing an Aug. 28 concert to support relief efforts.
Heather Barrera, 37, and her husband drove a U-Haul truck down from Houston packed with water bottles and supplies for flood victims. She handed them off to a wine bar in downtown Kerrville that has been collecting and distributing donations. The couple stopped by the memorial before getting back on the road to head home.
A memorial wall in Kerrville too shape over the weekend - a powerful expression of grief as locals struggle to come to terms with the immense scale of the tragedy.
A memorial wall in Kerrville continues to grow, overflowing with heartfelt tributes to the victims of the recent deadly flooding in Kerr County.Located off Water Street in the heart of the city, the wall has become a powerful symbol of collective grief and remembrance.
Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were
Kerrville residents who turned out in force Friday to welcome President Donald Trump said his visit brought hope and comfort — and marked an important step in the town’s long road to healing and rebuilding.
I’m sad because all those people on the wall died,” said little Emma, who traveled to the vigil with loved ones from Fredericksburg.
One standout initiative comes from Mattie Haynes, a student at London ISD, who took it upon herself to organize a donation drive to support flood victims in Kerrville. With strong backing from the London community, Mattie helped collect a variety of essential items believed to be in high demand.