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Nearly 500 homes damaged in Kerr County as community unites to rebuild once again
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Carolina Hauger and Dylan McKim , BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 21, 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 by Notre Dame Catholic Church to help rebuild nearly 500 damaged homes in Kerr County demonstrate the resilience and solidarity of the community. This is not the first time the community has come together to recover from a disaster, as evidenced by the support provided after the 2025 Independence Day Floods. The fact that the same church is once again at the forefront of relief efforts speaks to the strong social bonds and community spirit that exist in the area. As Abilene residents, we can appreciate the challenges of recovering from natural disasters, and the importance of community support in the face of adversity. The experience of Notre Dame Catholic Church in Kerrville may offer valuable lessons for our own community, particularly in terms of building strong networks of support and fostering a culture of resilience and cooperation.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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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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