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Flood Watch Issued for Kerr County, Texas

Kerr County commissioners set to hold first meeting since catastrophic Texas flooding

Commissioners in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday in their first official court hearing since more than 100 people, including children and counselors at a summer camp, were killed in catastrophic flooding last week.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 46m

Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County

The Senate panel consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats. It first meets in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31.

Smart Cities Dive · 6h

5 steps cities can take to prevent a flood tragedy like Kerr County’s

Cities and counties can strengthen their defenses — even on tight budgets — with smarter maps, stronger codes and regional coordination, a flood expert says.

Central Texas swamped with rain again

The Associated Press on MSN · 10m

Search resuming for victims in Texas floods that have killed more than 130 people

The search for victims in the Texas floods continues today after yesterday's pause. Flooding around the state has claimed the lives of more than 130 people.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 6h

Search for missing in Texas flooding to resume after pause for rain

After a pause for rain, rescue crews hope to resume searching Monday for 160 people believed to be missing after flooding in Central Texas on July 4.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Central Texas swamped with rain again; flash flooding 'already occurring'

A flood watch was in effect for more than a dozen counties as authorities resumed the search for victims of the July 4 tragedy.

Trump Defends Texas Emergency Response

The New York Times · 4h

Officials in Flooded Texas Defend Response Amid Threats

A commissioner in Kerr County, where the worst flooding occurred, said people were “cursing us for our decisions.” Official evacuations did not occur for hours after the first Weather Service warning.

CNN · 9h

Disaster response under scrutiny after catastrophic Texas floods

Officials in Kerr County, Texas, are set to meet Monday as the region reels from devastating floods earlier this month — and after a new round of rain this weekend halted the search for dozens of people still missing from the disaster.

Barron's · 9h

Watch: Trump Defends Texas Emergency Response After Deadly Flooding

After touring the flood-devastated areas of Kerr County, Texas, President Trump spoke with reporters about the emergency alert system.

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Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for scores of missing people as death toll tops 130

More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those ...

What does it mean to Harris County that FEMA missed nearly two-thirds of calls after central Texas floods?

Cuts made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Trump administration severely impaired its ability to respond ...

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Droves of volunteers join the thousands assisting flood recovery efforts in Kerr County

Over 12,000 volunteers have already assisted in Kerr County, according to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

USA Today7d

Texas turned down Kerr County plea for money for better flood warnings

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

Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows

At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN5d

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 ...

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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.

Searches continue for fifth day in Kerr County as 161 remain missing, officials say

The update from Gov. Abbott dramatically increased the scope of the Kerr County flood search. 94 people are confirmed dead.

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