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Risk of Flooding Returns to Texas County Hit by Deadly Storms

The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts of rainfall could cause flooding.

Worcester Telegram on MSN · 10h

After deadly Texas flood, some wonder if Central Mass. has what it needs to be prepared

There's no sense in finger-pointing over whether or not alerts went out fast enough in Texas, said Landry. As she sees it, preparing for the weather comes down to knowing the landscape where you live and planning out what to do if disaster strikes. "You have to be aware and prepared," she said.

The Hill on MSN · 6h

House Democrats call for ’urgent review‘ of deadly Texas flooding

Three House Democrats have expressed concern about the government’s preparedness for future flood disasters and extreme weather events, and are asking the NOAA and Army Corps of Engineers to

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ProPublica on MSN · 8h

Some Texas Officials Didn’t Respond to Flood Alerts, Echoing the Tragedies of Hurricane Helene

Weather warnings predicted devastation from both the Texas floods and Hurricane Helene. But in both disasters, people were left in harm’s way.

BBC · 16h

Texans did not immediately receive flood alerts after request, audio reveals

A firefighter appears to have called for emergency alerts at least an hour before the first warnings were received.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

'Forecasts were there': Emergency response questioned in Texas floods

More than 100 people are dead and 150 known to be missing in Texas Wednesday from flooding but questions remain about how the effects of the deadly disaster could have been mitigated.

More than 160 missing in Texas flood disaster

MSNBC · 1d

'Political pressure on both sides.' Lawmakers dodge blame as Texas flood death toll climbs

A brutal search for survivors is still underway in Texas after catastrophic floods claimed the lives of at least 120 people. The tragedy has left people questioning our nation's disaster preparedness as the federal government makes cuts to weather agencies.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

More than 160 missing in Texas flood disaster; death toll hits 121

The desperate search continues in Texas as rescue teams comb through flood-ravaged areas with 166 people still missing.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Texas flooding death toll climbs, victims continue search for loved ones

Texas floods leave 120 dead, 170 missing; victims include campers & children as search efforts stretch into a seventh day. This live blog is now closed.

FOX 11 Los Angeles5h

FOX viewers donate over $5M to Texas flood victims: How you can help

FOX viewers have come through in a big way for the victims of last week’s devastating Texas floods, raising over $5 million – ...

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Texas Democrats Greg Casar, Jasmine Crockett push for documents on federal flood response

The two members of the House Oversight Committee, along with the panel’s top Democrat, U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia of California, ...

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Flood recovery and preparedness top Abbott's official agenda for special session | See the full rundown

Governor Abbott calls a Texas special session with a wide-ranging 18-item agenda, including flood recovery and STAAR test ...

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Changes ‘will still happen’: President Trump’s FEMA plans loom over Texas flood response

President Donald Trump visited Texas to assess flood damage as his administration considers significant changes to FEMA.

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Texas lawmakers to tackle flood response, redistricting during upcoming special session

Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and ...

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I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us

As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding.

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Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert

As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, ...

FOX 7 Austin on MSN1d

Texas House and Senate create select committees to investigate disaster prep and flooding

The Texas House and Senate will appoint a nine-person select committee to look at disaster preparedness and the recent ...

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