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‘Help, help’: Kerr County woman recalls the night floodwaters swept through the Hill Country
By Blake Holland at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
KERR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - One year after floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, killing more than 100 people, a Kerr County woman is processing the tragedy through faith — and putting it into words.Dr. Sandy Kirk lives along the Guadalupe River. She was asleep when th...
Key takeaway Sandy Kirk lives along the Guadalupe River.
Why this matters in The Midland
The devastating flood that swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, may have occurred outside of Midland County, but its impact resonates with local residents who have experienced their own share of natural disasters. The Permian Basin area, including Midland, is no stranger to severe weather events, and the story of Dr. Sandy Kirk and the Kerr County community serves as a reminder of the importance of community resilience and faith in the face of tragedy. As Midland residents reflect on their own emergency preparedness and response, they may draw inspiration from the Hill Country's unity and outpouring of support in the aftermath of the flood. The fact that a tragedy of this magnitude can occur in a neighboring region underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation among local communities, and Dr. Kirk's story offers a powerful example of how faith and community can come together to heal and rebuild.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? KERR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - One year after floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, killing more than 100 people, a Kerr County woman is processing the tragedy through faith — and putting it into words.Dr. Sandy Kirk lives along the Guadalupe River. She was asleep when th...
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