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Texas, Hill Country and flood

Search for answers after Texas' deadly floods brings lawmakers to devastated Hill Country
Texas lawmakers are expected to question local Kerr County officials on Thursday over their preparedness and response to the deadly July 4 floods that killed at least 136 people.
As Texas lawmakers await flood testimony, Hill Country survivors still grapple with recovery
Some areas had no running water Wednesday, according to Organizing Resilience, a group helping to mobilize survivors before Thursday's hearing.
What Went Wrong in Texas: The Truth Behind the Hill Country Flood Warnings
Texas ranks as the country’s leader in flood fatalities, and the Hill Country flood of July 2025 ranks among the deadliest in American history, claiming more than 130 lives and with dozens unaccounted for.
Specialized Israeli group joins Texas Hill Country flood recovery efforts
Since the devastating July 4 floods, Texas has received support from across the U.S. and Mexico. Recently, a group from Israel also joined the recovery effort.
Photos: After Texas Hill Country flood, grief and recovery take hold
Community members grieve at the Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville during the first Sunday service after the floods on July 6, 2025. Campers' belongings lie on the ground following flooding on the Guadalupe River at Camp Mystic in Hunt on July 7, 2025.
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Texas failed to protect its own in advance of deadly Hill Country flood
The letter writer chides liberals for blaming President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott for the damage done by the July Fourth flooding. Instead, he blames the state of Texas for denying repeated requests for upgraded warning systems along Flash Flood Alley.
This Hit Home: Reporting on the Texas Hill Country Floods
NBC News Correspondent Morgan Chesky is assigned to cover the tragic July 4th flash floods that devastated his hometown.
Hill Country nonprofit distributes $200K to flood victims using grant funds
The nonprofit based in the small town of Center Point along the Guadalupe River received a $200,000 grant from the Community ...
Kerr County officials prepare to testify on Central Texas flood response at Thursday public hearing
Kerr County officials are preparing to testify about the Central Texas floods Thursday morning. The public hearing will take place at Hill Country Youth Event Center at 9:30 a.m. Officials are ...
Disaster planners say Texas needs more than flood sirens to avoid tragedies
Disaster experts agree sirens could help prevent flooding deaths, but said more would be needed to avoid another tragedy.
Texas nonprofit works to distribute over $60 million in donations to flood victims
After a natural disaster, communities need a lot of support to help with everything from clearing debris to rebuilding, and part of the challenge is connecting donations with charities on the ground.
Wine Walk: Texas Hill Country wineries support flood relief efforts, discuss impacts of heavy rains
The Texas Wine Preview next week is donating all of their proceeds for the recovery efforts. Texas wineries are also watching ...
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How to help those affected by Texas Hill Country floods
Click here for more information. Kerr County Flood Relief Fund The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a registered 501 (c) (3) charity, has established the Kerr County Flood ...
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Texas Local Official Caught Mocking Noem In Text Messages After Floods
At least 137 people died as a result of the devastating flooding in Texas, with 108 of those deaths occurring in Kerr County ...
George Strait, 73, Reunites With Country Icon for First Time in 12 Years
Country music history was made this weekend when George Strait 's exclusive benefit concert delivered unforgettable ...