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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.
![]() | Claire Goodman, Katy reporter |
Latest Developments

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

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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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
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