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Nearly 500 homes damaged in Kerr County as community unites to rebuild once again
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Carolina Hauger and Dylan McKim , KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
ust over a year after helping neighbors recover from the catastrophic 2025 Independence Day Floods, Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville is once again trying to help the community rebuild.
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The recent efforts of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville to help rebuild nearly 500 damaged homes in Kerr County resonates deeply in the West Lake Hills community, where residents are no strangers to the challenges of recovery and rebuilding. As a neighboring community in the broader Austin area, West Lake Hills residents likely have friends and family affected by the disaster, and may be looking for ways to support relief efforts. The church's experience in helping neighbors recover from the 2025 Independence Day Floods also underscores the importance of community resilience and preparedness in the face of natural disasters, a concern that is highly relevant in West Lake Hills given its own history of flash flooding and wildfire risks. As the people of Kerr County work to rebuild, West Lake Hills residents may be inspired to review their own emergency preparedness plans and consider ways to support their neighbors to the west.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ust over a year after helping neighbors recover from the catastrophic 2025 Independence Day Floods, Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville is once again trying to help the community rebuild.
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