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Fate of dozens remains unknown in Texas flooding: 'Don't know how many were lost'
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings
The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...
Ahead of Texas floods, weather warnings weren’t frantic — until suddenly they were
The early warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service didn’t indicate a catastrophic flood was on its way.
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Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have ...
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood
Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash ...
What happened in the hours before, during and after a catastrophic deluge hit Texas Hill Country
People awoke from water rushing around them during the early morning hours of July 4, all along the Guadalupe River in the ...
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Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
Flooding in Central Texas and the Texas Hill Country has killed at least 119 people, with 161 still missing in Kerr County.
State of Texas: Trump, Texas leaders visit Kerrville after catastrophic flood
President Donald Trump spoke about the loss of life as a result of the flooding while surrounded by state and city leaders in ...