Governor Greg Abott

 
Our concert on July 4, 2026, captured the attention of the entire country, who tuned in to hear Texas Governor Greg Abbott reading the names of the 119 souls lost in last year’s flooding… Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. reading to Copland’s Lincoln Portrait… Sarah Davis singing Amazing Grace… Eugene Dowdy conducting the program… our amazing musicians… and a full house. We were grateful to play a part in the healing.

Symphony of the Hills‘ patriotic concert draws full house | News – Kerrville Daily Times

Gov. Greg Abbott salutes at Symphony of the Hills‘ concert on Saturday, July 4. Nancy Foster.

Gov. Abbott joins Kerrville community on July 4th to honor Hill Country flood victims – KSAT

The Symphony of the Hills‘ Stars, Stripes, and Spirit Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony and Concert was more than a celebration of America’s 250th …

Governor Abbott honors flood victims at Kerrville Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony

On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott read the names of the 119 lives lost at the Symphony of the Hills Stars, Stripes, and Spirit Remembrance .

Memorial service honors more than 130 lost one year ago July 4 – The Black Chronicle

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke at a memorial service on July 4, at a Symphony of the Hills Stars, Stripes, and Spirit Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony …

Gov. Abbott speaks as Kerrville community mourns victims of the deadly Hill Country floods

On Saturday, July 4 in Kerrville, Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the Symphony of the Hills Stars, Stripes, and Spirit Remembrance …

Gov. Greg Abbott in Kerrville to remember deadly Hill Country flooding one year later

Abbott attended the ‘Symphony of the Hills‘ ceremony and concert Saturday.

Flood memorials join 4th of July events in Kerr County this year | KXAN Austin

Additionally, Governor Greg Abbott made remarks at a memorial holiday concert put on by Symphony of the Hills. “The Guadalupe River, which has run …
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hill Country Flooding Disaster | News Radio 1200 WOAI

… Symphony of the Hills President Dr. Tim Summerlin, State Representative Wes Virdell, local officials, families, and Kerrville community members …

Honoring Flood Victims At Kerrville Remembrance & Resilience Ceremony – Texas Border Business

The Governor was joined at the Cailloux Theater by First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Symphony of the Hills President Dr. Tim …

Kerrville floods honored by Abbott, Hinojosa in Texas governor race – El Paso Times

Abbott read the names of the 119 lives lost in Kerr County during last year’s Fourth of July floods at the Symphony of the Hills Stars, Stripes …

The Texas Hill Country Flood, One Year Later – The New York Times

The high attendance, said Phil Houseal of Kerrville-based Symphony of the Hills, “shows the depth of community with what happened a year ago.”

Scarred but still standing: Kerrville marks a year of resilience after the floods | TPR

Among the efforts to help the community heal was the free Symphony of the Hills concert at the Cailloux Theater. Gov. Greg Abbott stopped by and …

A day of remembrance as Kerrville marks the Fourth of July – The Kerr County Lead

The tone across nearly every event The Lead attended was solemn, even at gatherings built around celebration. Symphony of the Hills. With Gov. Greg …

Memorial service honors more than 130 lost one year ago July 4 | Texas | kdhnews.com

They must never be forgotten,” he said. First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr., Symphony of the Hills President Dr. Tim Summerlin …

Moving concert, reading of those lost in July Fourth floods fill Kerrville’s ‘Symphony of the Hills‘

Moving concert, reading of those lost in July Fourth floods fill Kerrville’s ‘Symphony of the Hills‘. @kens

As it tries to move ahead, Kerr County remembers what the July 4 flood took

Gov. Greg Abbott reads the name of each person who died in last year’s July 4 flood during a concert by the Kerrville Symphony of the Hills at the …

Kerr County celebrates July 4 while remembering floods – Spectrum News

Symphony of the Hills performed for America’s 250th. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was in the Hill Country for the anniversary of the July 4 flood

Kerr County Flood Anniversary: Gov. Abbott Leads Remembrance For 119 Victims

Dallas Express | Jul 6, 2026. Share On. Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Symphony of the Hills Stars, Stripes, and Spirit Remembrance & Resilience …

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Gov. Abbott to read flood victims’ names at Symphony of the Hills‘ free July 4 concert. By Louis Amestoy.