The Kerr County Republican Party extends its deepest sympathies and prayers to every individual, family, business, and community affected by the recent flooding across Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country.
Just over a year ago, on July 4, 2025, our community endured one of the darkest days in Kerr County history. That catastrophic flood claimed 139 lives across Texas, including 119 here in Kerr County. Families, churches, businesses, camps, first responders, and entire neighborhoods were forever changed by that tragedy.
Now, our community has been struck again. This latest flooding has brought renewed grief, fear, damage, and disruption to the Hill Country. Some families and businesses who were spared the worst of last year’s flood are now facing direct loss of their own. Others who were still recovering from 2025 have been forced to confront floodwaters once again. The burden has widened, and the need for neighborly help remains urgent.
As Republicans, we believe that caring for our neighbors is first and foremost a personal responsibility. Government resources may come, and where appropriate they can help, but in times of crisis we cannot wait for government assistance before we act. We help because these are our families, our churches, our businesses, our roads, and our neighbors. We roll up our sleeves, open our homes, give what we can, and serve where we are needed.
We are profoundly grateful to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, public works crews, search and rescue teams, churches, charitable organizations, and countless volunteers who have worked to rescue those in danger, clear debris, comfort the grieving, and assist families beginning the difficult process of recovery. Their service reflects the very best of Kerr County.
Recovery does not end when the floodwaters recede. In the weeks and months ahead, many families will continue to need help with cleanup, repairs, meals, supplies, temporary housing, transportation, and prayer. We encourage everyone who is able to support local relief efforts by volunteering, donating, and checking on neighbors who may still be struggling.
The people of Kerr County know better than most that recovery is measured not in days, but in months and years. We also know that a community rooted in faith, family, personal responsibility, and service to one another is stronger than any floodwaters.
Please continue to keep all those affected, as well as the men and women serving on the front lines of the recovery effort, in your prayers.
May God bless the people of Kerr County, the Texas Hill Country, and the great State of Texas.
Helen Herd
Chair
Kerr County Republican Party
