83 m. ago Kerr County commissioners debated over flood warning system that was never built

NPR speaks with former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser about abandoned plans for a warning system in the part of central Texas that has now been devastated by floods. Moser pushed for the system.

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3 h. ago In Texas, a major search effort is being led by the father of a flood victim

In Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield is leading nearly 100 volunteers searching for flood victims. For him, this mission is personal. His son and three of his son's friends disappeared in the flood.

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9 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: State OK'd camp's emergency plans 2 days before floods

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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9 h. ago Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987.

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13 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Over 170 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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14 h. ago Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact

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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14 h. ago Local officials are reluctant to discuss accountability in the Texas flooding

The flash flooding in Texas hit Kerr County the hardest. More than 80 people died and the number is feared to increase as crews reach decimated areas of the Guadalupe River.

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14 h. ago Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods

Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, officials said Tuesday. The post Texas governor says more than 160 people are still missing after deadly floods appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Over 160 missing, Abbott says blame is for 'losers'

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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19 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Officials grilled about response as death toll rises

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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30 h. ago Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential flood warning system

Flooding has been at the top of Texans’ minds this week, but this is not the first time that the need for flood-related measures has come up among local officials.

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34 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Hill country Texans are all in on emergency relief after deadly flooding

Boerne residents respond to devastating Kerr County floods with coordinated relief efforts, showcasing the resilient community values of Texas hill country.

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36 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: In a deadly flood’s wake, Hill Country Texans are all in on emergency relief

In the aftermath of floods that claimed more than 100 lives near Kerr County, Texas, communities like Boerne are rallying with supplies and volunteers, embodying their German freethinker heritage

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37 h. ago NPR reports from Texas' Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding

Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR's Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning.

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38 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Over 100 dead in the state, 11 missing from Camp Mystic

Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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43 h. ago Chinese Media, Typically Supportive of Elon Musk, Dismiss America Party as 'High

Chinese regime-approved experts quoted by the country's state media outlets warned Beijing-friendly billionaire Elon Musk that "entrenched systems cannot be uprooted by idealism alone" on Sunday after Musk announced that he had created a new political party. The post Chinese Media, Typically Supportive of Elon Musk, Dismiss America Party as ‘High-Profile Bargaining Chip’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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47 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: At least 80 killed across the state

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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55 h. ago Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.

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62 h. ago Texas flooding updates: Statewide death toll now at least 78, say officials

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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66 h. ago Texas flooding updates: Statewide death toll now at least 70, say officials

Dozens of people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.

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