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Local Kerrville residents react to flood damage in Texas' Hill Country
By Chantale Belefanti at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just the devastation ...
Key takeaway It used to be a beautiful park," said local Kerrville resident Jason Blazen.
Why this matters in The Waco
The flooding in Kerrville serves as a stark contrast to the typical concerns of park maintenance and community events in Waco 's own parks. While Waco has its own set of flood-related worries, the devastation in Kerrville is a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of severe weather. The fact that warnings were heeded and families were more prepared this time around is a testament to the lessons learned from last year's deadly Hill Country floods. As Waco residents watch the situation unfold in Kerrville, they may be wondering about the preparedness of their own community in the face of similar disasters. The impact of flooding on local parks and recreation areas is a concern that transcends city limits, and Waco's own park systems may benefit from reviewing their emergency protocols in light of the events in Kerrville.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Louise Hays Park in Kerrville was hit by this week's severe weather. Long-time residents said seeing the aftermath is devastating. Jason Blazen said the park was built in one day. The Blazens said the park was a place they often visited with their kids. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:Just the devastation ...
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