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One year after the July 4 flood, Kerr County shows signs of trauma and healing
By Texas Tribune, Emily Foxhall at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 20 min read
KERR COUNTY — Alicia Baker can’t bring herself to clean her daughter’s bedroom.Eleven-year-old Madelyn “Emmy” Jeffrey left a pile of craft supplies on the floor in their San Antonio home before heading off to the Guadalupe River with her grandparents, where they drowned in the flood last Fourth o...
Key takeaway “If all of her things are gone then I can’t rationalize that anymore,” the 43-year-old said.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In the aftermath of the devastating flood, Piney Point Village residents may be wondering how a similar disaster could impact their own community. While the Guadalupe River flood occurred in Kerr County, the effects of such a disaster can be felt across the region. The Houston area, including Piney Point Village, is not immune to flooding, and the story of Alicia Baker and her family serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness and response. As the community in Kerr County continues to rebuild and heal, residents of Piney Point Village would do well to take note of the challenges they face, particularly in terms of accessing federal assistance and rebuilding efforts. The fact that the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved only a fraction of assistance applications in Kerr County is a concern that should resonate with local residents, who may want to advocate for improved disaster relief measures in their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 20 min
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What is this story about? KERR COUNTY — Alicia Baker can’t bring herself to clean her daughter’s bedroom.Eleven-year-old Madelyn “Emmy” Jeffrey left a pile of craft supplies on the floor in their San Antonio home before heading off to the Guadalupe River with her grandparents, where they drowned in the flood last Fourth o...
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