Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 3:30 PM at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, TX. The event is an annual tradition and will feature performances by Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep At The Wheel, and Tami Neilson
Absolutely devastating floods in the TX hillcountry with tropical 🌧 rain storms dumping 10-17″ of rain near Hunt TX and Mt. Home Tx near kerrville. The heart of the hillcountry. Many deaths and missing. Towns under water.
23 girls unaccounted for after Camp Mystic along Guadalupe River in Kerr County
7.4.25
unimaginable devastation
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Kerr County’s storms to remember
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Reunification centers and temporary shelter identified
At least two reunification centers have been set up in Kerr County to try to help people connect with their missing loved ones.
Reunification Centers are at these locations:
- Arcadia Live Center, 717 Water St., Kerrville
- Ingram Elementary School, 125 Brave Run W, Ingram
The Kerrville Police Department has also advised people to call the Red Cross at 800-733-2767 if they are trying to locate a missing person.
Temporary shelters have also been set up at the following locations:
- Calvary Temple Church, 3000 TX-534 Loop, Kerrville
- Notre Dame Catholic Church, 909 Main St., Kerrville
- First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville
- Comfort High School, 143 US-87 North, Comfort
- The Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 High St., Comfort
- The Lobby Coffee Shop, 523 Seventh St., Comfort
Just after 8 p.m., local officials said the Schreiner University Event Center shelter was full and no longer accepting people
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The sheer scale of the tragedy in the Txhillcountry this weekend is enough to break even seasoned emergency first responders. No one wants to find young girls dead after a horrible flood. Nothing prepares you for that. It’s the worst nightmare. My heart pours out for all these rescue teams ❤️
KERR COUNTY — The day after deadly flooding swept through Central Texas on July 4, search and rescue efforts continued as the number of missing girls from Camp Mystic climbed to 27. [ 7.4.25 ]
City and county officials said Saturday morning the number of dead had also climbed to 27 — nine kids and 18 adults. More than 800 people have been rescued.
as of 7.5.25 the deathtoll from this weather event stands at 51 and this number could double by the end of the search.
- Donate:
- Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: Supports organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts.
- Salvation Army’s Kerrville Kroc Center: Accepting donations of nonperishable food, diapers, and cleaning supplies.
- Hands Off Central Texas: Fundraising for mutual aid rapid response.
- Kendra Scott Foundation: Donating proceeds from “Everlyne” bracelets.
- Pluckers Wing Bar: Donating 20% of sales on July 14 to Texas Search and Rescue.
- Operation BBQ Relief: Providing meals to those affected.
- Mercy Chefs: Preparing and distributing meals.
- Volunteer:Contact local authorities or established organizations for volunteer opportunities as they become available.
- Spread Awareness:Share information about available resources and how to donate to those affected.
- Support Local Businesses:Patronize businesses like Cabo Bob’s, which are donating profits to flood victims.
Resources:
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs): Locations for information on FEMA assistance.
- 211 Texas: For information on shelters, food, and disaster services.
- Texas Flood.org: Flood information and resources.
- DriveTexas.org: Check road conditions.
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM): Preparedness and response information.
- Texas Legal Answers: For legal assistance related to disaster issues.
- Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC): Resources for health care and disaster assistance.
update 7.6.25
At least 80 dead in catastrophic Texas floods as governor warns of more rain to come https://www.cnn.com/weather/live-news/texas-flooding-camp-mystic-07-06-25-hnk
context: The National Weather Service warned of “life-threatening flooding” along the river in a series of early morning alerts. However, questions remain about how many people received those warnings, whether critical vacancies at forecast offices affected the dissemination of alerts, and whether warning fatigue had been growing among residents in a region described as one of the most dangerous in the country for flash flooding.
7.6.25 late night update TX floods: 82 dead and 41 missing
Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 102
At the Vatican, Pope Leo extended a prayer to the flooding victims during Sunday Mass, saying, “I express my sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters who were at summer camp, in the disaster caused by the flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States.”
Update: [7.11.25]
120 dead, over 160 remain missing in TX Floods
Massive search and recovery efforts continue
- .A. man arrested, accused of threatening President Trump: Robert Herrera, 52, is accused of using social media to threaten President Donald Trump on the eve of his visit to the Texas Hill Country. Read More
- Trump dismisses question on flood death prevention: The president said he’ll take “historic action” to find out why the floods were so deadly, but that asking whether they could have been prevented is “evil.” Read More
- Watch — How flood unfolded in near-real time: An AI model captured in near-real time the progression of the deadly Guadalupe River floods over the July Fourth weekend. Read More
- Photos — Summer camps before, after flooding: Satellite images show the damage left behind after floodwaters rushed through Camp Mystic, Camp La Junta and other summer camps. Read More
- Flood death toll rises: The death toll from flooding in Kerr County has risen to 103, county officials said Friday evening. Read More