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Hill Country widow remembers husband swept away in deadly floods
By Maria Guerrero at NBC DFW
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
Jennie Steward says she never imagined the home she shared with her husband would be gone by the time she returned. The Kerrville woman was in North Texas helping her parents with a garage sale when floodwaters swept away the house she shared with her husband, John Mark Steward, along Goat Creek. He
Key takeaway He was one of two people confirmed dead in the Hill Country flooding.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The devastating loss of life in the Hill Country flooding is a stark reminder of the severe weather risks that also threaten the North Texas region, including Fort Worth . As a city that has experienced its own share of tornadoes and flooding, the tragedy in Kerrville hits close to home. The fact that Jennie Steward was in North Texas, helping her parents in the Midlothian area, when the floodwaters swept away her home and husband, underscores the connections between communities in the region. The disaster also highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and response, which is a critical concern for local authorities such as the Fort Worth Police Department and Tarrant County government. As the region mourns the loss of life in the Hill Country, it is a timely reminder for Fort Worth residents to stay vigilant and prepared for severe weather events that can impact the city at any time.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Jennie Steward says she never imagined the home she shared with her husband would be gone by the time she returned. The Kerrville woman was in North Texas helping her parents with a garage sale when floodwaters swept away the house she shared with her husband, John Mark Steward, along Goat Creek. He
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