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Texas identifies 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods
Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
Texas Rangers release names of Kerr County flood victims; 2 still missing
The Texas Rangers released the names of the victims lost in the July 4 floods. Those confirmed deceased in the West Texas area include: In a joint statement, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring and Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly expressed deep sympathy for the families affected and called for continued support as search and recovery efforts continue.
Kerr County releases names of everyone lost in July 4 flooding
The list has 119 names, two of whom remain unaccounted for. The victims ranged in age from 1 to 80, and most of them were Texans.
Texas flooding: Officials release names of victims from Kerr County floods
The BriefOfficials release names of 118 people who died in the Kerr County flood over the July 4th weekendThe oldest victim was 91. The youngest three were just one year old.The majority of victims were from Texas,
3 East Texans listed among 119 Kerr County flood victims
Three East Texans were among the 119 people who died during the July 4 Kerr County floods, according to a list released by the Texas Rangers on Friday. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. shared the Texas Rangers’ official list of victims from the floods,
Texas Rangers release list of deceased, missing people from July Kerr County floods
The Texas Rangers released an official list of victims of the July floods in Kerr County Friday afternoon, including 117 people killed and two people still missing more than a month later.
117 victims named in Kerr County floods, 2 still missing as community mourns
Two more children 1 year old or younger were tragically lost to the rising waters, Clay Parisher of Austin and Carlos Romero of Kerrville. Of the 117 victims named, 40 were under the age of 18. Though, there are victims in nearly every stage of life, including young adults in their teens and early 20s.
Kerr County, Texas, lead emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flooding
William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County Emergency Management Director since 2015, detailed his whereabouts during the crisis.
Texas officials revise number of people missing in Kerr County following catastrophic flooding down to 3
Texas officials have revised the number of people missing in the catastrophic floods in Kerr County, Texas, from 97 people down to three on Saturday.
Texas Senate committee hears testimony about the deadly Kerr County floods
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers Friday heard testimony and pleas for the action from people who experienced the tragic floods in Kerr County on July 4. The Senate Select Committeee on Disaster Preparedness & Flooding met to discuss four proposed actions in response to the floods that ravaged the City of Kerrville and several surrounding towns.

Emergency recordings and videos reveal chaotic rescue efforts during Kerr County floods

Here's a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood chewed through the Texas Hill Country before dawn July 4 based ...

Kerr County commissioners hold first meeting since catastrophic Texas flooding

Kerr County commissioners discussed ongoing search and rescue efforts Monday in their first official meeting since ...

Kerr County disaster plan not fully followed, records show

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'No way to train for this': OKC search and rescue team returns from aiding Texas flooding victims

A group of volunteers is back in Oklahoma after assisting in search and recovery operations in Texas following the ...

Lawmakers could require Texas youth camps to create new flood disaster plans

HB 19 is just one of several bills aimed at creating stricter safety requirements at youth camps after children and ...
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Kerr County commissioners to discuss wage adjustments, salary increases for elected county officials

The Kerr County Commissioners Court is expected to discuss wages for elected county and precinct officials during a meeting ...
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Texas lawmakers to reevaluate river authority over lack of flood warning system

Texas state lawmakers plan to reevaluate the purpose of the Upper Guadeloupe River Authority (UGRA) after it was revealed ...