Kerr County Engineer Charlie Hastings dies; County issues statement

Kerr County officials announced this morning the death of County Engineer Charlie Hastings, P.E., CFM, a 12-year veteran of county government who played a central role in the community’s response to last summer’s deadly July 4 flood disaster.

Commissioners’ Court was notified of Hastings’ passing Monday morning. The county did not disclose a cause of death or other details surrounding his death.

In a statement, county officials remembered Hastings as a key figure in the flood emergency response and its ongoing aftermath.

“During the July 4 flood disaster and its aftermath, Charlie was an invaluable resource and uplifting presence on our emergency response team, working tirelessly to serve the people of Kerr County when they needed him most,” the statement reads.

Hastings had served as county engineer for 12 years. County officials credited him with steering infrastructure projects and building relationships that “will continue to benefit Kerr County for generations to come.”

“He embodied the very best of what we hope for in our public servants: professional excellence, genuine congeniality and unwavering teamwork,” the statement says.

The county noted that mental health services remain available to all 324 county employees through the Victim Services and Human Resources offices, and officials “strongly encourage” staff to use them.

No funeral arrangements have been announced.