Heartfield was camping in the Texas Hill Country with his friends, including his high school sweetheart, when flooding swept through Hunt.

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

If you’re dreaming of owning a piece of New Braunfels history, a beautifully preserved Victorian home at 633 S. Castell Ave. is now available, though it comes with a hefty price tag of just under $900,000.