some immediate assistance. What does that look like and where is the most immediate need, forms of training,” she says.“We have been in constant contact recently to make sure that as CTWD, that we know what’s going on and we can be there if there are needs we can meet.” PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE The absence of an adequate flood warning system became painfully clear during the disaster. Historical records show the Guadalupe River has experienced major flooding more than a dozen times in the last century, yet Kerr County lacked the infrastructure to provide timely alerts. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had submitted grant applications in 2017 and 2018, both denied, and in October 2024 declined to pursue further funding after learning the project would only qualify for a 5 percent grant. Bock announces a major priority emerging from the recovery effort. “One of our working groups is the Guadalupe River Flood Warning System, that is led by Tara Bushnoe of UGRA. Ms. Bushnoe, along with City and County and the City of Ingram and our emergency services districts to develop a gold standard subbasin warning system for the Guadalupe River Basin and County,” he says.“The goal is to have portions or all of that implemented by June of 2026.” Hornes confirms the state’s backing for the initiative. “That’s also one of the governor’s priorities for us. The State of Texas is behind Kerr County in that effort to help us prop up a good warning system,” he says. “There’s a large contingent of people from emergency services, the camps themselves, the various civic groups all the way up and down the Our legacy is built on innovation, reliability, and our commitment to advancing business connectivity. For 75 years we have provided businesses of all sizes with fast, reliable internet and cutting-edge technology solutions designed to keep them moving forward. (800) 292-5457 | HCTC.net | E Q SERVING THE AREA FOR 75 YEARS BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL | SE HABLA ESPAÑOL 65862_BusinessViewMagazine_ad.indd 1 11/20/25 8:31 AM 97 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11 KERRVILLE, TX
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