local
‘He was my soulmate’: Kerrville woman shares heartbreak, hope after losing husband in floods
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Dague, Adam Barraza , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Olivia Dague, Adam Barraza, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 31, 2026 Indexed here Jul 31, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway The woman's husband, 65 years old, was taken from their home, leaving her with heartbreak.
A widow from Kerrville is sharing her story of loss after her husband was swept away in this year's floods. The incident occurred at their home along Goat Creek Road. The woman's husband, 65 years old, was taken from their home, leaving her with heartbreak.
The widow remembers her husband as a faithful man who loved his family. She recalls meeting him at church, which she had joined after moving to Kerrville to recover from addiction. The couple got married a few months after meeting.
Further details about the incident and the widow's story are available from KSAT, including an interview with the widow.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The San Antonio covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A widow from Kerrville is sharing her story of loss after her husband was swept away in this year's floods. The incident occurred at their home along Goat Creek Road. The woman's husband, 65 years…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 31, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Olivia Dague, Adam Barraza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter