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They’ve been hit by two major floods in two years. But Kerr County residents are staying.
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, By Emily Foxhall, Graphics By Dan Keemahill , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An 82-year-old resident, Joan Connor, recently dealt with the aftermath of another flood.
Residents of Kerr County have experienced two major floods in the past two years. An 82-year-old resident, Joan Connor, recently dealt with the aftermath of another flood. She and her 99-year-old husband had just rebuilt their home after the previous year's flood.
The recent flood caused damage to their newly rebuilt home, including a new grand piano and a car. A volunteer group helped clean the husband's tools that were also affected. The couple is taking steps to fix their home, including using a dehumidifier and finding alternative accommodations.
Further details on the flooding and its impact on Kerr County residents are available from the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Residents of Kerr County have experienced two major floods in the past two years. An 82-year-old resident, Joan Connor, recently dealt with the aftermath of another flood. She and her 99-year-old…
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