NEWS Monday July 14, 2025

 

FLOODING UPDATE:    At least 131 people have died in floods  160 people are still missing.

 

Disaster Relief Web Site:  If You have  sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.

 

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS have been issued for the San Saba River near San Saba, as major flooding is expected .  As of 7 PM Sunday, the San Saba River appears to have hit a plateau and appears to be receding slowly but surely. It has decreased in water level and is now at 30.1 feet.

Flash flooding and high water levels struck Central Texas, causing the Lampasas River to surge from 10 to 33 feet and crested at 41 feet.

Evacuations Sunday Kempner and Lampasas as water crossed the roadways.

Watches continue today, flash flood watch means conditions are favorable for one to happen, while a flash flood warning means flooding is imminent or already happening water continued to REMEMBER Never drive around barriers or over flooded roadways! WATER ACROSS THE ROAD TURN AROUND DONT DROWN!!

 

 (BOERNE) A country superstar is hosting a benefit concert to help those affected by the central Texas flood. On his social media accounts George Strait announced that he’ll be performing in Boerne, Texas, which is located in the hill country close to Kerr County. The concert is scheduled for Sunday July 27th, and will also feature performances by Strait and Vaqueros del Mar will be joined by William Beckmann, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen and others at the event.   The event is limited to 1,000 guests due to the intimate setting.

Donations will be collected by the Del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund and distributed to families directly affected by the floods.

Tickets and tables, starting at $1,000, are now available for purchase. In a press release, it states that complimentary tickets will be provided to local first responders.

Robert Earl Kean  My hometown, Kerrville, TX, was hit especially hard, and the loss of life there has touched everyone in Kerr County and beyond. He announced a concert benefitting those impacted by the devastating flood in the Hill Country of Texas. The event will take place at Whitewater Amphitheater near New Braunfels, Texas on August 28.     Cody Canada,  will join Keen on the bill. It’s expected to showcase several other major Texas and country artists at Whitewater, a 5,600-capacity outdoor venue adjacent to the Guadalupe River. He wanted to make sure that the musical intent was solid,” and discussed the impact of the flooding on the Texas music scene, along his family’s ties to Camp Mystic.

The Texas country music legend took to social media to thank everyone for the outpouring of support and generosity for all the individuals and families in the Texas Hill Country.

 

Tejano star Shelly Lares announced plans for a benefit concert called “One Stage, One Heart.” The concert will take place from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Woodlawn Theatre at 1920 Fredericksburg Road.

Organizers suggested a donation of $50 per person. All proceeds will go toward flood relief efforts.

 

Comedian Ron White announced on social media that all proceeds from his San Antonio show will go toward his Guadalupe Love Fund. He will perform on Aug. 8 at the Majestic Theatre.

In an Instagram video, White said he wants to raise money for fire departments that have lost equipment while responding to the floods.     Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. July 15.

 

 

 

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(MILAM) Milam County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Roster 137.

(CAMERON)  Cameron Volunteer Fire Department will be Filling the Boot to help out Center Point Fire Department – they lost 80% of their equipment in the flood and the other flood victims.  Thanks to the community over $7000 was raised Saturday in a boot champagne.

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