Finding hope and healing after Kerr County flood devastation
"One minute you've lost everything you have and the next minute you feel blessed and full of hope," said Georgia "Cooney" Wells.
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"One minute you've lost everything you have and the next minute you feel blessed and full of hope," said Georgia "Cooney" Wells.
After 12 days, the initial adrenaline to jump into action is starting to wear off for some volunteers.
Search and recovery efforts continue in Kerr County, 12 days after the tragic flood that claimed more than 130 lives along the Guadalupe.
While the search to find remains moves along, some are starting the painful process of rebuilding.
The H2i Lab recreated a map of the Kerr County floods, showing how high the water levels got at certain times during the morning of July Fourth.
Mayor Mattie Parker said she personally knows a handful of families impacted.
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As the water rises, so does the Kerr County community, especially one man who reunited a brother and sister, swept away in the flood.
As the names of the victims who died were read, a candle was lit to honor each one.
The camp hoped to reopen its doors Sunday, but because of another flash flood warning in the area, they pushed it back until Monday.
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While there is not much that can be done at night because it's so dark, there are some people who are continuing the very slow, methodical process of untangling huge debris, where most of the remaining missing victims are believed to be.
Mr. Trump and Abbott promised to rebuild the devastated region, although the president recognized that what was lost can never be recovered.
As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.
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Restoration of Hope, a volunteer group from Texarkana, is helping flood victims recover after deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River.
As the Texas flood death toll surpasses 100, Gov. Abbott vows to keep searching until every missing person is found.
With many families still waiting for answers following the devastating flooding in Central Texas, rescue crews are out in full force.
State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.
Several of the flood victims were from Highland Park. For Jeny Baker, a mother of three, the tragedy struck close to home.
Jeff and Tanya Ramsey of Lewisville are mourned for their selfless final act during the deadly July Fourth flooding in Central Texas.
A "Wall of Hope" appeared on Wednesday in downtown Kerrville, providing a space for people to pray, cry, or honor the victims.
The National Weather Service warned of a "large and deadly flood wave."
A shelter-in-place warning is in effect in Kerrville due to floodwaters that have taken over area roads.
The National Weather Service has a flash flood emergency in place, meaning an imminent threat to life.
Multiple emergency crews, including Argyle and Lewisville, responded to a drowning call at a pond in the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive.
Emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from high water before sunrise Thursday.
Emergency crews scrambled to rescue people from high water before sunrise Thursday.
The National Weather Service warned of a "large and deadly flood wave."
A shelter-in-place warning is in effect in Kerrville due to floodwaters that have taken over area roads.
The National Weather Service has a flash flood emergency in place, meaning an imminent threat to life.
Multiple emergency crews, including Argyle and Lewisville, responded to a drowning call at a pond in the 4800 block of Parkplace Drive.
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