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Texas lawmakers seek answers on deadly Hill Country flooding that killed more than 130 people

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to examine the catastrophic July 4th flooding that killed more than 130 people in the Hill Country, with officials identifying major communication breakdowns that hampered emergency response efforts during the disaster.

Houston Chronicle · 47m

Kerr County officials explain sharp drop in missing people after Texas Hill Country floods

Kerr County officials explain the process that led to a lower missing persons total following the Texas Hill Country floods.

Caters Clips on MSN · 9h

Kerr County Left Unrecognisable After Disastrous Flash Floods

Kerr County, Texas, declared a local state of disaster following severe, life-threatening flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. The town of Ingram was left devastated, with uprooted trees and streets rendered unrecognisable.

Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 2h

Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response as model for nation

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his agency’s response to the devastating Hill Country flooding. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton,

The Associated Press on MSN · 4h

FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.

HuffPost on MSN · 5h

Noem's DHS Slams FEMA Rescue Chief's Resignation As 'Laughable' In Wake Of Texas Flood Disaster

Urban Search and Rescue Chief Ken Pagurek quit over a new policy that led to delays in FEMA's response to the flooding in Texas on July 4, sources said.

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing ...

At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame

At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency ...

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Body of missing woman found as death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 136

"She was recovered in the Kerrville area," Abbott said in a statement on social media. The deadly flooding over the Fourth of ...

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Texas Official Blames Forecasts for Delayed Floods Response

Models predicted a few inches of rain instead of the torrential onslaught that devastated Central Texas earlier this month, ...

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Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing ...

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'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, ...

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5 things to know for July 23: Lawmaker security, Gaza, Texas floods, Columbia University, Japan trade deal

An additional $5,000 per month will be disbursed to each lawmaker to pay for personal security through the end of the year.

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North Texas teen turns heartfelt song into flood relief for Central Texas

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte March wrote a song about her love for summer camp, then turned it into a fundraiser for families ...

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