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Sheriff hints at ‘after action’ review, as records reveal warning of ‘worst-case flood event’
Local officials in Kerr County continue facing public scrutiny after days of seeming to deflect questions about their ...
One week later, key questions remain about officials' response to deadly floods in Central Texas
A week after catastrophic floods in Central Texas, key questions remain unanswered about how state and local officials ...
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.
Kerrville leaders pledge 'full review' of emergency protocols after July 4th flooding that has killed dozens
In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice indicated for the first time that officials would ...
Texas lawmakers could have funded better emergency response systems — but they didn’t
Even before dozens died in flood waters on July 4, Texas ranked first in the U.S. in number of deaths due to natural ...
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Trump’s FEMA council meets Wednesday as agency helps Texas
The president created the FEMA Review Council to recommend overhauling the agency. The meeting collides with FEMA's response ...
Trump visits central Texas after deadly floods
President Donald Trump is visiting central Texas on Friday to survey damage after deadly floods ravaged communities there. Follow for live news updates.
In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate
President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In ...
Federal leaders spar on NWS flood warning response, pose safety review after Texas disaster
In the aftermath of deadly Hill Country flooding, Texas’ junior U.S. Senator is defending the National Weather Service, as ...
Texas floods death toll in Kerr County hits 96; 161 still missing, including 6 from Camp Mystic
Kerr County officials say death toll has risen to 96 due to the Hill Country floods, including 60 adults and 36 children.