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Kerr County flood victims demand more action from elected officials
By Patty Santos at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 2 min read
A year into recovery efforts in west Kerr County, many families are still waiting for permanent housing, rent help and access to resources, according to Hill Country organizations working with survivors.The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country told Kerr County commissioners on Monday th...
Key takeaway Only 138 of 641 families have had their cases closed, the foundation said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The struggles of Kerr County flood victims to access permanent housing and resources serve as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by communities in the Texas Hill Country. As Alamo Heights residents, we must recognize that our own community's experience with flooding and disaster recovery can inform our understanding of the needs of our neighboring counties. The call for a bilingual, centralized recovery resource website is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the importance of language accessibility in disaster response. In Bexar County, where Alamo Heights is located, similar efforts to connect residents with resources have been crucial in the aftermath of flooding events. The work of nonprofits like Kerr Together and Rebuild Kerr, as well as the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, demonstrates the critical role that local organizations play in supporting recovery efforts. As the situation in Kerr County continues to unfold, Alamo Heights residents should be aware of the potential for similar challenges to arise in our own community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A year into recovery efforts in west Kerr County, many families are still waiting for permanent housing, rent help and access to resources, according to Hill Country organizations working with survivors.The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country told Kerr County commissioners on Monday th...
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