Slow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders.
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5.Read full article: Woman hospitalized after drive-by shooting on South Side, SAPD says FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2015, file photo, the logo of Volkswagen at a car is photographed during the Car Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Luxury brands Audi and Porsche are fattening the bottom line at German automaker Volkswagen. The company's premium brands saw record sales in the first half of the year. That helped the Wolfsburg-based auto giant make more money than it did even before the pandemic. The company made 11.4 billion euros, or $13.5 billion, in the first half of the year.Man faces evading, agg assault charges after hour-long-plus chase, SAPD says– Slow and unreliable communication remains a problem in the Hill Country six months after the devastating floods, according to emergency responders. John Barone, assistant fire chief of the Hunt Volunteer Fire Department, said he is still waiting for a response from Governor Greg Abbott’s office. Barone has asked Abbott’s chief of staff to pressure state officials to improve cell phone connectivity along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. “I’m asking the governor’s office to give them a call and light a fire under them,” Barone said. “I ask this with only my community in mind.”Barone explained that the region’s river valleys, mountains and gullies contribute to the poor coverage. The lack of reliable communication also affects emergency calls. Barone recounted a recent incident when neither his radio nor his cell phone worked while he was trying to respond to a telephone pole fire. “It was a constant problem and it was a problem before July 4. July 4 just brought it to fruition,” he said. Barone also expressed disappointment that little progress has been made since the floods, but he has not lost hope. “They haven’t heard the last of me yet, and I’m asking them to take action immediately,” Barone said. The floods also destroyed the Hunt Post Office. Since July 4, residents with P.O. boxes or package deliveries have had to drive to Ingram for mail services. “We’ve got people who need medication, and they have to drive into town. It is a definite problem here,” Barone said. A spokesperson for the U.S. Postal Service said they are working with the property owner to restore postal operations in Hunt as quickly as possible. The restoration process has begun, but there is no firm timeline for completion. In the meantime, P.O. box and retail services for Hunt customers are available at the Ingram Post Office during limited hours. House District 53 Representative Wes Virdell said the region is exploring options to improve connectivity, including new cell towers and satellite-based solutions.“We have been informed that the U.S. Postal Service is projecting construction on the Hunt post office to begin in February at the site of the former post office, though we should anticipate that a full reopening will take some time. In parallel with these physical rebuilding efforts, we are also focusing on critical infrastructure needs; while cell service is reportedly functioning normally, the region is always exploring options for improving connectivity, including the potential for new cell towers and satellite-based solutions to ensure our rural communities have the reliable coverage they need for safety and economic opportunity.” KSAT reached out to Abbott’s office for comment on the request a week before the holidays, and we have not yet heard back on any action his office is taking.Patty Santos Patty Santos joined the KSAT 12 News team in July 2017. She has a proven track record of reporting on hard-hitting news that affects the community.Parent says arrested Watts Elementary School educator assaulted studentsSan Antonio family warns against celebratory gunfire after 9-year-old son hit by stray bulletNew year starts violently in San AntonioAttorney Nico LaHood speaks about Robb Elementary case involving client Adrian GonzalesNew Texas laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026🎆Drone footage shows miles of fireworks going off in San Antonio during New Year's Eve celebrationsNew drinks and food at the Frost Bank CenterSights and sounds: USC, TCU fans tailgate before Valero Alamo Bowl in San AntonioHow a free University Health program seeks to help manage patient medication intakeDeputy who brought fast food to inmate, officer charged with DWI top list of law enforcement arrestsKerrville landowner plans monument to honor volunteers who aided during deadly July 4 floodsFrom Hill Country flooding to Bexar County wildfires, here are the Top 5 weather events of 2025
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