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'We are very flood prone': Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential warning system

Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 15h

Kerr County asked Texas to help pay for a flood warning system for 8 years. Can it happen now?

Kerr County and the Upper Guadalupe River Authority have tried several times to get funding to upgrade flood alerts on the river, dating back to 2016.

U.S. News & World Report · 8h

Volunteers Flock to Help Search Efforts After Texas Floods Even as Officials Warn Them Away

Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history

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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 8h

Texas flooding: Death toll in Kerr County rises to 84, as Camp Mystic confirms loss of 27 campers

Kerr County, Texas and national search and rescue operations will continue Monday around the Guadalupe River, where families wait for news of their loved ones.

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USA TODAY on MSN · 49m

Over 100 dead as search and rescue enters day 5 in Texas flooding: Live updates

Search and rescue operations in central Texas entered their fifth day on Tuesday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River, sending floodwaters through homes and summer camps and killing over 100 people.

The Washington Post · 21h

The Latest: Massive search for survivors underway after deadly Texas floods

A July Fourth weekend deluge in Texas caused catastrophic flash flooding that has killed at least 89 people. Camp Mystic in Kerr County says Monday morning that it is “grieving the loss” of 27 campers and counselors as the search continues for victims of the disaster.

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Catholic Standard · 32m

Catholics mourn, offer support, as Texas flood’s catastrophic death toll rises

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott declared Sunday, July 6 a day of prayer throughout the state, as the death toll from catastrophic flooding July 4 has now risen to at least 82 people as of July 7, including 28 children in Kerr County. More than 40 people remain missing.

USA TODAY · 21h

Death toll climbs to 81 as flood-ravaged Texas faces more rain; Trump plans visit: Updates

Meanwhile, anguished parents waited for word on the 10 young campers still missing from Camp Mystic, which was hit hard by floodwaters.

ABC · 1d

Texas flooding updates: Statewide death toll now at least 80, say officials

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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Scrutiny over Texas flood alerts and conservative anger after Epstein memo release: Morning Rundown

A look at one Texas city’s weather warning system, as questions swirl about the timing of flash flood warnings.

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Some former Texas county officials thought informal phone calls, not sirens, would be sufficient in a flood

Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be ...

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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.

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How to help Texas flood victims and first responders

Local officials have asked for financial donations, while the Salvation Army and World Central Kitchen are providing support ...

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Texas county judge says 'no one knew' flood was coming

Kerr County, Texas Judge Rob Kelly told a reporter that the county does not have a warning system, saying that "no one knew ...

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Experts say soil, not just rainfall, played key role in devastating Kerr County floods

Roads disappeared under rushing water. Homes and businesses were submerged as the Fourth of July weekend turned into a rescue ...

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Texas dad refused to let go of ‘his babies’ during flood — and all were swept away, witness says

My husband was in the water trying to ask them, ‘Please throw me your baby!’ The man was holding tight to his babies, and he ...

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