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‘There was nobody out here. It was me.’: First responder recalls day the flood hit Hunt
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Andrea Slaydon, Beth Peak , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· July 7, 2026
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Key points Tyler Cottonware had anticipated a busy day working at the festivities in Kerrville. A local police sergeant's plans for the Fourth of July were altered by unexpected flooding.
A local police sergeant's plans for the Fourth of July were altered by unexpected flooding. Sgt. Tyler Cottonware had anticipated a busy day working at the festivities in Kerrville.
Prior to dawn, he was aware that it had rained overnight, making flooding a possibility. Details of the flooding and the sergeant's experience are available from the source. The sergeant's account of the day's events has been shared, providing insight into his response to the flood.
Further information about the flood and its impact can be found through the account of Sgt. Cottonware's experience that day.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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