US EditionHundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to Texas deadly floods
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 16 – At least 120 people died and over 160 remain missing after flash floods devastated Texas Hill Country, prompting ongoing search efforts and calls for improved flood preparedness.
- On July 9, 2025, hundreds gathered at Tivy High School's Antler Stadium in Kerrville, Texas, to honor flood victims including a local soccer coach and his family.
- The flash floods occurred over the July Fourth holiday weekend in the Texas Hill Country, an area with some visitors unregistered at camps or hotels, drawing public criticism about preparedness and warnings.
- The vigil featured prayers for over 120 confirmed fatalities and more than 160 individuals unaccounted for, including several young campers and a staff member from Camp Mystic, while participants showed solidarity by wearing apparel representing their schools and the camp.
- Coach Reece Zunker, killed with his wife Paula and with their two sons missing, was remembered for his 12 years of dedication and the care he showed for his players, who “felt his love.”
- Officials continue search efforts along the Guadalupe River focused on victim recovery, while Governor Abbott called for improved flood warning systems and emergency communication.
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Many Texas Communities Are Dangerously Unprepared For Floods, And Lack Of Funding Plays Key Role
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality. The post Many Texas Communities Are Dangerously Unprepared For Floods, And Lack Of Funding Plays Key Role appeared first on Study Finds.
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage.
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