Hill Country Honors Flood Victims on Fourth | San Antonio News

As Texas Hill Country marks Independence Day, communities gather to honor the 139 lives lost in last year’s devastating floods — blending solemn remembrance with festive celebration to heal together. Kerrville hosts heartfelt events at Louise Hayes Park, featuring vigils, first responder tributes, family fun, and a drone show, all aimed at honoring the past while looking forward. Mayor Joe Herring, who lost two friends in the disaster, leads the charge to show resilience and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday — a weekend of shared grief, strength, and hope across the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0d7a12a02e1aa1f