Kerr County officials now estimate that flood damage from the recent Central Texas disaster could exceed $200 million-and to help cover mounting recovery costs, they may raise property taxes for the first time in years.

It’s been over two weeks since the floods in Kerr County claimed hundreds of lives. Mike Richards cabin was swept away by the Guadalupe River, but he isn’t focu

Some leaders said they are not prepared to raise taxes for what costs “might” be around the corner as Kerr County rebuilds from the Hill Country floods.

Kerrville officials said the county will live stream the meeting on its official YouTube channel to limit crowding and accommodate those who would prefer to stay off the roads.

Monday morning, Kerr County Commissioners held a special meeting to address the flood recovery efforts. The floodplain manager for the county, Charlie Hastings, spoke first and recounted that morning, where he was and the sadness he's experiencing for the community.

“We have no information,” Mayor Claud Jordan said. “Nobody has called us. Nobody has contacted us.” Just over two weeks since the deadly Hill Country floods, Jordan said he’s had little to no communication with Kerr County officials, which was supposed to change on Monday at the monthly Ingram City Council meeting.