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Texas flooding death toll jumps to 135, Abbott says

The statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month has risen to 135 and dozens more remain missing, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. Abbott provided an update on the Texas floods during a news conference while in San Angelo,

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MSNBC on MSN · 7d

Asking questions about the Texas flood response isn’t politicizing a tragedy

Were lives unnecessarily lost because of incompetence or policy decisions or dysfunction? It is not partisan politics to ask those questions.

Chron on MSN · 21h

Abbott activates emergency response ahead of potential flash flooding in Texas

Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a tropical disturbance moving along the Gulf that is expected to bring heavy rain and threats of flash flooding to Texas. The tropical disturbance,

KHOU 11 · 20h

Gov. Greg Abbott addresses Texas flood response in San Angelo | Livestream

Abbott will be joined by state and local officials in addressing Texas's response to deadly floods. Author: khou.com

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 17h

Gov. Abbott gives update on Texas flood recovery

Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed the death toll in Kerr County is now 116, and a total of 135 people have died statewide.

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Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends government's disaster response

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and ...

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Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods

The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for ...

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After Texas flood, elected leaders say cuts to FEMA, NOAA could affect weather response

Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can ...

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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends FEMA Texas flooding response after NYT reports slow response

The Department of Homeland Security secretary defended the federal government's response and denied that policy changes ...

5hOpinion

After years of negligence, Texas lawmakers must address flood threat | Editorial

Infrastructure related to flooding and other disasters must be treated as the top priority during the Texas Legislature’s ...

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Trump’s response to flooding in Texas reflects glaring inequality

The president quickly committed vital funding for Republican-led Texas after last week's deadly flooding. But Democratic-led ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Texas lawmakers on Friday defended the federal government’s response to the deadly ...

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Texas officials defend response to deadly floods: 'We saved as many people as we could'

State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.

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Trump administration's Texas flood disaster response 'fundamentally different' from Biden's approach: Noem

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental ...

The American Bazaar2hOpinion

How ideology contributed to flood devastation in the Texas Hill Country

The Texas Hill Country disaster is not merely about one storm, one agency, or one administration. It is part of a broader, ...

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FEMA Chief Finally Makes His Appearance At Flood-Ravaged Texas Region

More than a week after massive flooding killed at least 132 people in central Texas, acting administrator David Richardson ...

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