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Texas, flood

'We are very flood prone': Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential warning system

Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.

NBC News · 15h

Texas county judge says 'no one knew' flood was coming

Kerr County, Texas Judge Rob Kelly told a reporter that the county does not have a warning system, saying that "no one knew this kind of flood was coming."

Houston Chronicle · 14h

Kerr County asked Texas to help pay for a flood warning system for 8 years. Can it happen now?

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.

Texas, the floods

USA TODAY · 9m

104 dead as hard-hit areas in Texas face new flooding risks: Updates

At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods. Some are still missing.

Associated Press News on MSN · 10h

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents,

Hosted on MSN · 28m

How two tropical storms fueled deadly flooding in Texas and North Carolina

Two tropical storms have led to deadly inland flooding in the United States already this season, underscoring how dangerous water can be.

Trump, Texas and Disaster area

The Financial Times · 18h

Trump administration denies staff cuts hampered Texas flood alerts

Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump’s administration pushed back on allegations that cuts to the federal workforce hampered its response to deadly Texas flash floods at the weekend,

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump signs disaster declaration for Central Texas floods

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he "signed a Major Disaster Declaration" for relief for Kerr County in Texas, as the region deals with heavy rains and extreme flooding that have killed dozens.

MSNBC · 1d

Trump signs disaster declaration for deadly Kerr County flash flooding

President Donald Trump announced that he signed a disaster declaration for Kerr County, Texas, where flash floods have killed scores of people. Trump said families of victims were experiencing "unimaginable tragedy.

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Texas flooding: Death toll in Kerr County rises to 84, as Camp Mystic confirms loss of 27 campers

Kerr County, Texas and national search and rescue operations will continue Monday around the Guadalupe River, where families ...

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Texas flood deaths pass 100 as search-and-rescue efforts continue

The death toll from Texas flooding over the weekend surpassed 100 on Monday evening as search and rescue teams continue the ...

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Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

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Country music star planning benefit for Texas flood relief: ‘My daughters attended summer camp there’

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to support local ...

23m

Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown

Plus, Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order extending a pause on reciprocal tariffs, which is set to expire this week, to Aug. 1.

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How to help Texas flood victims and first responders

Local officials have asked for financial donations, while the Salvation Army and World Central Kitchen are providing support ...

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Experts say soil, not just rainfall, played key role in devastating Kerr County floods

Roads disappeared under rushing water. Homes and businesses were submerged as the Fourth of July weekend turned into a rescue ...

14h

Texas dad refused to let go of ‘his babies’ during flood — and all were swept away, witness says

My husband was in the water trying to ask them, ‘Please throw me your baby!’ The man was holding tight to his babies, and he ...

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