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Kerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of flooding

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods. On Wednesday evening, the death toll rose to 120.

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Sirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disaster

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.

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These graphics show the scope of Texas’ Hill Country floods

These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to high-risk flood zones.

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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 flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than 100 people, including at least 27 children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp

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Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.

Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they saw the warnings or whether they saw them in time to take action.

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Everything we know about Texas flooding – with visuals

More than 100 people are believed dead, many of them children, after torrential rain and extreme flash flooding

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As the floodwaters recede, Kerrville confronts the devastation

On Sunday, as Kerrville began the long process of rebuilding after ruin, the unique horrors of what unfolded here Friday night hung thick over the whole town.

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Photos: After Texas Hill Country flood, grief and recovery take hold

After the tragic flooding in Kerr County, photographs depict a battered but resilient community.

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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 established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.

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Desperate Search For Missing Girls As Texas Flood Death Toll Rises

Rescuers were racing against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children, swept away by flash floods that killed more than 50 in Texas, as forecasters warned of new deluges.

International Business Times

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. Rescue crews are still searching for missing people as more rain is expected. Here is a guide on how to help those affected.

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In Texas region prone to catastrophic floods, questions grow about lack of warning

Water rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing dozens of deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.

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Texas flood: stories of survival and pleas for help finding missing loved ones

More than 850 people had been rescued by Saturday, yet scores remain missing with families asking for information

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14 of the best total solar eclipse 2024 photos from our readers

Here we look at the best photo of the total solar eclipse sent to us by our readers. From diamond rings to exquisite close-ups, we have it all and more!

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Kerrville, Texas Prepares For Massive Influx Of Eclipse Tourists

Small communities like Kerrville, Texas are gearing up for a surge in visitors to witness a total eclipse, with safety measures in place and optimism despi...

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