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The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods. On Wednesday evening, the death toll rose to 120.
When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood warnings at riverside campsites known to be in the floodplain.
Hundreds gathered on Wednesday night to mourn those killed in the recent Hill Country floods. The community united in grief and hope, seeking comfort amid the ongoing tragedy at the Antler Stadium in Kerrville.
The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose.
From Robert Earl Keen's just announced benefit concert to merch sale donations from artists like Whiskey Myers and Hudson Westbrook
Kerrville businesses and volunteers are leading recovery efforts after the deadly Hill Country floods devastated the area.
Longtime Kerrville resident and singer Robert Earl Keen’s benefit concert for the Texas Hill Country’s flood victims and survivors has been scheduled for
Sunday is a day of prayer across Texas. But as many filed into churches, first responders and volunteers filed into Kerr County, holding out up in their search and rescue efforts.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disasterGov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.
Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp, reported that they lost 27 campers and counselors in the devastating floods, with 11 still missing. Several of the victims were from the Houston area.