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Kerr County, Texas flood

Kerr County holds vigil honoring the victims and the many missing from the Texas flood

A memorial service was held in Kerr County, Texas on Friday to honor the victims and those still missing from flooding that recently struck the region.

Houston Public Media · 10h

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 government overspending.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Some Texas flood alerts were delayed as officials waited for authorization, former Kerr County official says

Recordings provided to CBS News showed first responders asking for an emergency alert to be sent, but dispatchers delayed because they needed special authorization.

More than 160 missing in Texas flood disaster

CBS News · 20h

Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for scores of missing people as death toll climbs

Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing continues on day 7

This page is a summary of news on Texas floods for Thursday, July 10. For the latest news on the Texas flooding, read USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, July 11. The community of Kerrville, Texas, ravaged by the catastrophic flooding of the Guadalupe River nearly a week ago,

ABC · 1d

More than 160 missing in Texas flood disaster; death toll hits 121

The desperate search continues in Texas as rescue teams comb through flood-ravaged areas with 166 people still missing.

Trump surveys Texas flood damage. Live updates

USA TODAY on MSN · 9h

'Filled with grief and devastation’ : Trump surveys Texas flood damage. Live updates

President Donald Trump met with victims' families and surveyed the damage of catastrophic floods that struck the state one week ago.

ABC News on MSN · 14h

Trump tours Texas flood devastation: 'We mourn for every single life'

"The first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood," Trump said as he spoke at a roundtable event with first responders and local officials.

NBC News on MSN · 10h

Trump visits Texas as recovery efforts from deadly flood continue

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Trump slams reporter over Texas flood: ‘Only an evil person would ask a question like that’

The reporter said that several families were angry because they felt that alerts for the flood did not go out in time.

37mon MSN

How the deadliest hours of the devastating Texas floods unfolded

This part of Texas Hill Country is known for flash floods. Why were so many people caught off guard when the river turned ...

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Memorial in flood-ravaged Texas city becomes focal point of community’s grief

A stretch of chain-link fence along the Guadalupe River in the Texas town of Kerrville has become a focal point for the ...

Before Tragedy, Texas Repeatedly Rejected Pleas for Flood Alarm Funding

Kerr County failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars ...

What NFL teams have donated to Texas flood relief efforts? Updated list

The Houston Texans were the first to announce their donations on Saturday, July 5, with more coming throughout the week. The ...

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How searchers are agonizingly scouring for Texas flood victims, including children – and absorbing an emotional toll

The grim task of searching for the scores of people missing from the devastating flood that struck Texas Hill Country nearly ...

The Texas Tribune1d

Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate the 161 people still missing ...

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Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

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