Severe flooding struck Kerrville in Central Texas on Friday, resulting in multiple deaths, including a local high school teacher. Jeff Wilson, a teacher at Kingwood Park High School with 30 years of service in Humble ISD, was confirmed dead, according to FOX26 Houston.
Amber and Shiloh Wilson, the wife and son of Jeff Wilson, remain missing after the recent natural disaster. Jeff Wilson, a teacher in the Humble Independent School District, was among those killed. In a statement shared by Click2Houston, the district said, "He was a beloved teacher and co-worker to many and will be deeply missed," and added, "Please continue to keep their entire family, and ours, in your prayers." The death toll has reached at least 43 people, with others still unaccounted for. Search and rescue efforts continue in Kerr County, especially along the Guadalupe River.
The Wilson family was affected by the tragedy in Kerrville while attending a youth rodeo, a long-standing family tradition. Jeff Wilson, known in both education and rodeo circles, introduced his son Shiloh to the sport at the age of three. Shiloh later earned the title "2024 JRA Rookie Junior Saddle Bronc WORLD CHAMPION," and is known in the rodeo community as ‘Stingray,’ as mentioned by Click2Houston.
