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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 ...
The Perils of the Texas-Flood Blame Game
In other words, we keep playing a game of chance with forces indifferent to us—until we are finally reminded of the cost of ...
Young camper with ties to Aggieland confirmed among the victims of Texas floods
The family of 8-year-old Blakely McCrory has confirmed the heartbreaking news that she was among those who lost their lives.
Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for missing people as death toll climbs
Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still ...
Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact on public safety
A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.
Camper evacuated from Texas flood recalls harrowing hours at Camp Mystic
On Tuesday, a sign that reads “Jesus Wept” was propped up on debris by the riverbank next to the camp.
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not
Nearly a decade ago, neighboring counties, Guadalupe and Comal, installed flood sirens. Nearby New Braunfels regularly tests ...
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.