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After two devastating floods in just over a year damaged 600 homes in Kerrville, Texas, one volunteer is using her construction skills to rebuild her community one family at a time. Courtney Calhoun has already restored 34 homes and has 65 more on her list.
When floodwaters tore through Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram, Texas, owner Katie Buck moved hundreds of animals to safety before the water destroyed their enclosures. Despite losing equipment and buildings to the worst flooding in two years, every single animal survived.
When floodwaters five times worse than last year's disaster hit Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, the community showed up. Twenty volunteers spent their Sunday cleaning up debris and making sure animals and summer camp kids would have safe spaces to enjoy.
After devastating 2025 floods killed 130 people in Central Texas, researchers are studying how disaster volunteers cope with emotional stress. The goal: develop practical ways to protect the mental health of people who step up during crises.
