Kerr County approves $5 million plan for new Hill Country flood‑warning system
Kerr County leaders have overwhelmingly backed a new outdoor flood‑warning system for the Hill Country, approving a $5 million plan to install river‑side sirens and other alerts. Commissioners say the move is a crucial first step toward fixing the failures exposed during last year’s deadly flooding, emphasizing that each measure strengthens the next in a more reliable, layered safety system.