For the past 66 years, the Hill Country Arts Foundation has provided Hill Country residents and visitors alike a place to see shows just feet away from the Guadalupe River.

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.