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Central Texas fire chief credits life-saving warning system during deadly flood
While local leaders in parts of the Hill Country are facing tough questions about the lack of a flood warning system, a fire ...
Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer fire chief's vehicle after he was swept away in Texas floods
Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips' emergency vehicle after he was swept away in ...
Charlie Kirk blames Austin fire chief, DEI hiring for Texas flood response
Right-wing political pundit Charlie Kirk shared Texas Hill Country flooding conspiracy theories on his show Wednesday, claiming that the hiring of Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker-a Black man Kirk ...
Austin, Texas fire chief accused of refusing to send special rescue team to flood zone over $800K dispute with state
The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying state requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.
Texas flooding victims: From young campers to a dad saving his family, what we know about the lives lost
Young campers and a dad saving his family were among the dozens killed in the historic flash floods that tore through central Texas over the holiday weekend.