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One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, Emily Foxhall , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A personal tragedy occurred during the flood when 11-year-old Madelyn Jeffrey, also known as Emmy, and her grandparents lost their lives in the Guadalupe River.
A year has passed since the July 4 flood in Kerr County. The community is still showing signs of both trauma and healing. A personal tragedy occurred during the flood when 11-year-old Madelyn Jeffrey, also known as Emmy, and her grandparents lost their lives in the Guadalupe River.
Emmy had left her home in San Antonio before the incident, leaving behind a pile of craft supplies in her bedroom. Further details about the aftermath of the flood and its impact on the community are available from KSAT 12 news.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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