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Kerr County officials explain sharp drop in missing people after Texas Hill Country floods
Kerr County officials explain the process that led to a lower missing persons total following the Texas Hill Country floods.
Texas tubing businesses run aground in wake of Hill Country floods
July often accounts for a large portion of waterfront rental shops’ annual revenue. Devastating Central Texas flooding is taking a toll on their bottom
Relief fund for Texas Hill Country floods slow to reach victims
Of the $60 million raised for July 4 flood recovery in the Texas Hill Country, only about $9.4 million has been distributed so far. The Community Foundation overseeing the fund says it’s forming a council to guide long-term recovery and ensure transparency.
Texas Hill Country nonprofit raises $60M for flood relief in weeks after deadly storms
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has collected the funding and started handing it to nonprofits through its Kerr County Relief Fund after the July 4 flood disaster.
Insight: Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announces $60 Million raised through Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
People across the state are still giving what they can to help the Hill Country after the deadly flood. That includes to the relief fund set up by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
Texas committee holds first hearing on flood response after deadly Hill Country flooding
The committee was established in response to the deadly July 4 floods.

Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing ...

At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods

Congressional scrutiny comes as Trump administration conducts evaluation of FEMA and works to % identify any shortcomings.

Texas Official Blames Forecasts for Delayed Floods Response

Models predicted a few inches of rain instead of the torrential onslaught that devastated Central Texas earlier this month, ...

FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to ...

FEMA head who resigned after Texas floods will return to Philadelphia Fire Department

Ken Pagurek, a longtime Philadelphia firefighter who served as chief of FEMA’s search and rescue branch for the past year, ...

5 things to know for July 23: Lawmaker security, Gaza, Texas floods, Columbia University, Japan trade deal

An additional $5,000 per month will be disbursed to each lawmaker to pay for personal security through the end of the year.

Texas Floods Could Worsen Housing Market Issues

The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, ...

Pets are still being rescued from Texas floods. Girl, 11, is helping.

Everybody can make a difference, even if they’re a little kid like me,” said Kamryn Balfour, who has raised more than $4,000 ...