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Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.
Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they ...
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions ...
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.
Kerr County flood claims life of beloved Abilene grandmother who had found peace near the river
Miriam "Holly" Frizzell of Abilene was remembered for her vibrant life and love of the normally tranquil Guadalupe River.
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Officials face questions and propose improvements for flood alerts in devastated Texas community
Officials are under fire, facing questions about why there was little early warning given before flood waters swept through ...
Kerr County was aware of flooding issues in 2016. A former commissioner explains why sirens weren't installed.
Former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser said in 2016 their flood warning system was "marginal at best." Still, the county ...
UT students and staff come together to honor Kerr County flood victims
Tuesday night at the University of Texas at Austin was just another example of the emotional ripple effect of the floods in ...
Full press conference: Kerr County, Texas flood search and rescue update
Kerr County continues to search for people who are missing after deadly floods hit summer camps, homes and roads July 4.
Guadalupe River stabilizes, but 160 remain missing in Kerr County
CENTER POINT, Texas — The Guadalupe River has returned to safer levels five days after a powerful flash flood swept through ...
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.
Reporters grill Kerr county officials over flood emergency alert system
During a press conference with officials of Kerr County, Texas, reporters asked tough questions about the handling of the ...
Twins Hanna, Rebecca Lawrence among Camp Mystic attendees who died in flood
Eight-year-old twins Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence had big dreams for the future. Hanna wanted to be a chef and open a ...