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Hill Country dance hall honors loved ones, tradition in year-long rebuild after July 4 floods
By Courtney Friedman, Adam Barraza at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 4, 2026
· 4 min read
Rebuilding was not optional for a staple business in the Texas Hill Country. Criders Rodeo and Dancehall celebrated 100 years last year before it was overcome by floodwaters on July 4, 2025. Historically, the seasonal business opens annually on Memorial Day. The owners weren’t sure they’d be able...
Key takeaway Criders Rodeo and Dancehall celebrated 100 years last year before it was overcome by floodwaters on July 4, 2025.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The reopening of Criders Rodeo and Dancehall is a testament to the resilience of Terrell Hills ' neighboring communities in the Texas Hill Country. As a staple business, its annual opening on Memorial Day is a cherished tradition for many locals. The fact that the owners were able to meet this year's deadline is a significant achievement, considering the extensive damage caused by the July 4 floods. The incorporation of metal dedication plaques and repurposed wood from the flood into the dance hall's design serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost and affected by the disaster. For Terrell Hills residents who frequent Criders, the dance hall's reopening offers a sense of continuity and normalcy, while also providing a space to honor and remember loved ones. As the business moves forward, it will be interesting to see how it continues to balance tradition with the need to adapt to the changing needs of the community.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Rebuilding was not optional for a staple business in the Texas Hill Country. Criders Rodeo and Dancehall celebrated 100 years last year before it was overcome by floodwaters on July 4, 2025. Historically, the seasonal business opens annually on Memorial Day. The owners weren’t sure they’d be able...
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