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Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
BLOG: Texas lawmakers hearing reveals lack of flood disaster preparedness
The first hearing of the committee will discuss the state’s response to the flooding, the state’s disaster preparedness more ...
Lawmakers file more than a dozen bills addressing floods, emergency response
Response to the Hill Country floods is the top priority for a special session of the Texas Legislature. Lawmakers have ...
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Nevada Task Force 1 Triumphantly Returns After Intensive Flood Relief Efforts in Texas
Nevada Task Force 1 returned from assisting with flooding in Kerr County, Texas, enduring nearly three weeks of challenging ...
Noem rips CNN report claiming she delayed DHS response to Texas flood as 'absolutely trash'
DHS head Kristi Noem refuted a CNN report that her requirement for personal sign-off on DHS contracts over $100,000 slowed ...
Texas flood underscores flaws in local emergency preparedness
The first Legislative hearing into the July Fourth floods revealed gaps in training and communications. It also countered ...
First week of Texas special session included flood response, redistricting and THC regulation
Lawmakers have filed bills to improve early warning systems and emergency communications and to provide relief funding.
Texas special session week 1: THC, redistricting, flood response
Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting ...
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Texas flood aftermath
Julie Elliott, doctoral student from the University of Delaware, deployed to Kerrville, Texas, within days after the ...