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Kerr County flood deaths surpass 100 as search for missing continues
The death toll in Kerr County, Texas climbed above 100 Friday night as recovery operations continued in the county on a day ...
Trump’s visit brings hope and unity after deadly flood, Kerrville residents say
Kerrville residents who turned out in force Friday to welcome President Donald Trump said his visit brought hope and comfort — and marked an important step in the town’s long road to healing and ...
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Plans for a flood warning system fell apart in Kerr County, leaving it vulnerable
The search for bodies continued nearly a week after deadly flooding in Texas. With 121 people confirmed dead and at least 161 ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?
In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to ...
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says state could do it.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.
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.
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Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it's getting even harder
Kerr County applied for federal grants to build a warning system to protect residents from flash floods. Under the Trump ...
The New Yorker7hOpinion
Flash Floods and Climate Policy
As the death toll climbs in Texas, the Trump Administration is actively undermining the nation’s ability to predict—and to ...