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Off-duty Kerrville officers recall dramatic Hill Country flood rescues one year later
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ken Molestina , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 4, 2026
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Key points Further details about the officers' experiences and the flood's aftermath are available from CBS News Texas, who caught up with the officers to discuss their actions and the lasting effects of the tragedy. A year after the Hill Country flood tragedy, stories of heroism are still being shared.
A year after the Hill Country flood tragedy, stories of heroism are still being shared. Off-duty Kerrville police officers, who were at home in Hunt, helped save people from being swept away by the floodwaters. These officers, including Kerrville Police Sgt.
Tyler Cottonware, have reflected on the devastating event and its impact on their community. Sgt. Cottonware expressed difficulty in recalling the morning of the flood, describing it as a hard memory to imagine.
Further details about the officers' experiences and the flood's aftermath are available from CBS News Texas, who caught up with the officers to discuss their actions and the lasting effects of the tragedy.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A year after the Hill Country flood tragedy, stories of heroism are still being shared. Off-duty Kerrville police officers, who were at home in Hunt, helped save people from being swept away by the…
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