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‘This feels like healing’: July 4 flood survivor returns to aid Kerr County recovery
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Olivia Dague, Misael Gomez , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Some volunteers from CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio have been here before. Those who are now stepping in to help needed help more than a year ago. Brian Keeper, who volunteers with the church, said he lost his home last year in Hunt. He had to hide in his attic to avoid the rising fl...
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Key takeaway Brian Keeper, who volunteers with the church, said he lost his home last year in Hunt.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The story of Brian Keeper, a July 4 flood survivor from Hunt, volunteering to help Kerr County residents recover from recent flood damage, resonates deeply in San Antonio. His experience is a testament to the power of community support in the face of disaster. CrossBridge Community Church's disaster relief group, Acts of Mercy, has been instrumental in mobilizing volunteers from over two dozen churches to assist flood survivors. The fact that Keeper, who lost his home and had to hide in his attic to avoid rising floodwaters, is now paying it forward, speaks to the impact of such efforts. As Kerr County continues to recover from the damage, with 490 homes affected and at least 135 severely damaged or destroyed, the need for volunteers and support remains critical. The connection between San Antonio and Kerr County in this time of need highlights the importance of regional cooperation and community resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Some volunteers from CrossBridge Community Church in San Antonio have been here before. Those who are now stepping in to help needed help more than a year ago. Brian Keeper, who volunteers with the church, said he lost his home last year in Hunt. He had to hide in his attic to avoid the rising fl...
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