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Kelly Clarkson's Emotional Return: Heroes of Texas Floods

10/1/2025

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Kelly Clarkson returned to her talk show, emotional after the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
In the premiere, she spoke with Texas bus drivers who rescued 900 children during July floods that killed 135.
The Kerrville community was affected; drivers shared experiences, including a teacher reuniting children with their parents.
The district planned backpacks and counseling, and H-E-B donated $100,000.

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Story summary

Kelly Clarkson returned to her talk show, emotional after the death of ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
In the premiere, she spoke with Texas bus drivers who rescued 900 children during July floods that killed 135.
The Kerrville community was affected; drivers shared experiences, including a teacher reuniting children with their parents.
The district planned backpacks and counseling, and H-E-B donated $100,000.