Schreiner University to Host Author Thomas R. Fox for Distinguished Lecture Series

Book reading and signing will feature Deluge Before Dawn, an account of the July 4, 2025, Guadalupe River flood

Schreiner University will welcome Kerr County resident and author Thomas R. Fox as part of its Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the CCAC Ballrooms.

The event will include a reading and signing of Fox’s book, Deluge Before Dawn. The book recounts the July 4, 2025, Guadalupe River flood through the experiences of survivors, families and first responders. Fox brings together stories of heartbreak, courage and difficult questions to create an account centered on communal remembrance and resilience.

The program offers members of the Schreiner University and Kerr County communities an opportunity to reflect on the flood’s lasting impact and hear directly from the individuals whose experiences shaped the book.

Event Details

Schreiner University Distinguished Lecture Series
Featuring: Thomas R. Fox, author of Deluge Before Dawn
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: CCAC Ballrooms, Schreiner University
Program: Book reading and signing