Five Constable Precincts escort Flood Victim back home to Montgomery County to be laid to rest

On July 9, deputies from five constable precincts escorted the body of Reese Manchaca, a flood victim and recent Caney Creek High School graduate, back to Montgomery County for her burial. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough announced this solemn journey, thanking local constables for their assistance in providing comfort to Manchaca's grieving family. The Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management expressed appreciation for the collaboration among local agencies in this effort. Keough emphasized the need for prayers for Manchaca's family and for first responders still searching for missing individuals in Kerr County. Early updates indicated that the escort began on the morning of July 9, with deputies departing from Kerrville.

A later update confirmed that all deputies returned safely to Montgomery County, highlighting the community's support for Manchaca's family. The tragic flooding in Kerr County has deeply affected many, underscoring the vulnerability of residents in such natural disasters. Manchaca's death serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of flooding in the Texas Hill Country.