Chronicle pays tribute to the victims of the Texas Hill Country floods

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Honoring those who lost their lives in the Texas Hill Country Flooding

As the death toll continues to rise following the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country, the Chronicle is committed to bringing you up-to-the-minute coverage.

You'll notice that this newsletter is a little shorter than others — that's because they've moved all reporters to flood coverage. Katy and Fort Bend coverage will resume eventually, but for now, all our efforts are on the tragic loss of life and property that we're seeing in Kerrville and other areas.

For constant coverage with the most recent developments, click here. We update this story regularly, so check back for the newest information.

One thing the Chronicle is doing that I think is really special; we're committed to writing obituaries for every Texan that was killed in the Kerrville flooding.

Here's one I wrote yesterday for Hadley Hanna, age 8. We also have stories posted on 26 other victims. We're constantly working to honor the men, women and children who lost their lives in the tragedy. It's our small way of contributing to their memories.

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Claire Goodman, Katy reporter

claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com

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Latest Developments

The Cade Loop off Texas State Highway 39 is shown in Ingram, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle

Inside Kerr County’s quest for a new flood warning system on the Guadalupe River

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.


What Else is Happening

The sun sets over Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Photo by: Sam Owens, San Antonio Express-News

6 ways lawmakers could respond to the Texas floods in their special session

Some officials are already identifying ways to prevent similar disasters, including investing more in traditional siren alert systems in rural areas.

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Town Square

If you're looking for a fun way to support the flood victims, head over to No Label Brewing Co. this Friday for a massive fundraising endeavor for flood relief.

The event will feature a raffle for a private happy hour, gift baskets and gift cards. The brewery will donate $1 for every beer or select merchandise item sold. You can also donate hygiene and non-perishable items at the brewery. Raffle tickets are $20 or free if you donate supplies.

I'll be there as well, so if you see me, come say hi. I love meeting my readers.


Stay in the Know

  • P. Terry’s Burger Stand is set to open its first drive-thru-only stand in Aliana this month as part of an effort to expand its presence in the Houston area.
  • The new drive-thru, located at 10305 West Grand Parkway South in Richmond, will open July 21.

Last Thoughts

The Katy and Fort Bend bar scene stays busy, Ralph Green's story on the top alcohol sales shows us.

Several hot spots in our area topped the list. Check out his coverage to learn where the drinks are flowing.

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