HUNT, TEXAS - JULY 08: Gov. Greg Abbott arrives at a news conference on July 08, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Gov. Abbott announced that more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods early Friday. Last week, heavy rainfall caused severe flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas, leaving more than 100 people reported dead, including children attending Camp Mystic. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
HUNT, TEXAS — KERRVILLE, Texas - Nearly a year after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, the community of Hunt is still rebuilding, and residents say signs of recovery are becoming easier to see.
Construction crews, volunteers, and neighbors have been working to restore what floodwaters destroyed. A year ago, homes were lost, businesses were destroyed, and debris covered much of the area. Now, parts of Hunt are described as “completely unrecognizable” because of the progress that has been made.
Johnathan Clinton said that change is the result of widespread help.
“That’s because a lot of people came in and worked really hard to try and get back to where it was,” Clinton said.
One of the most visible projects is the Hunt Store, a longtime community staple. Crews are rebuilding it with a new store and outdoor space.
“It’s going to be a nice place to come and enjoy nature,” Clinton said.
Recovery efforts are also underway at the post office, which was “wiped off the map” in the flooding. A mobile post office is now serving residents while rebuilding continues.
The recovery has extended beyond construction, with community groups working on longer-term needs such as home repairs, disaster case management, and planning for the years ahead.
Lisa Field, co-chair of the Community Allocations Committee for the Hunt Preservation Society, said the disaster has strengthened community ties.
“I think one of the silver linings of this tragedy is that it has brought our community closer together countywide,” Field said.
Field says they are planning to gather on July 4th for a picnic.
“Now we also are coming together on July 4th with a picnic,” Field said. “We’re all kicking in together to do hamburgers and just have some fellowship and a good time to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, and to come together as a community and be together on that day.”
Even with the progress, Field said, continued financial support is needed to sustain recovery programs.
“We still need money coming into this effort for recovery. Money has to go into certain programs, different programs across the board, to different organizations, so that we can keep going,” Field said.
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