4 h. ago Local officials dodge key questions about response to catastrophic Texas flooding

Texas officials refused to answer many serious questions about how prepared they were for the deadly flooding that struck the area on July 4th.

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5 h. ago 'Wall of water': Texan recounts catastrophic midnight flood surge that swept away 27 girls at Camp Mystic

Eyewitness accounts reveal terrifying moments when a massive flood struck Hunt, Texas on July Fourth, killing more than 100 people.

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6 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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10 h. ago Texas flood recovery efforts face tough conditions as local officials face hard questions

Emergency responders kept hope alive as they combed through fallen trees and other debris that littered the hard-hit central Texas communities on the fifth day after devastating floods killed more than 100.

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21 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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40 h. ago The latest on the deadly Texas flash flooding. And, U.S. to send new tariff rates

Local officials are being pressed for answers over the deadly flash flooding in Texas that left dozens dead. And, the Trump administration plans to send letters to countries with new tariff rates.

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44 h. ago Death toll nears 80 as local officials promise ‘full review’ of what went wrong

Death toll nears 80 as local officials promise ‘full review’ of what went wrong  The Washington Post

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52 h. ago Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 80 as local officials promise ‘full review’ of what went wrong

Texas flooding live updates: Death toll nears 80 as local officials promise ‘full review’ of what went wrong  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.

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3 d. ago Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly storms: 'We didn’t know'

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

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3 d. ago Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly rainstorms, flooding

The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow in minutes.

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6 d. ago Official: ‘Series’ of incidents targeting LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown under investigation

“These events are disturbing, and we share the fear and discomfort they are causing in our community.” The post Official: ‘Series’ of incidents targeting LGBTQ+ community in Provincetown under investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens after fire under temporary tent

The al fresco dining space was put together quickly with the help of local and state officials, who passed legislation that allowed the eatery's temporary tent pop-up. The post Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island reopens after fire under temporary tent appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Local officials in Alaska cool to ‘iron fertilization’ pitch to restore fishing grounds

Local officials in Alaska cool to ‘iron fertilization’ pitch to restore fishing grounds  Undercurrent News

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7 d. ago Ukraine Strikes Industrial Plant Deep Inside Russia With Attack Drone

A Ukrainian drone struck a Russian industrial plant some 800 miles from Ukraine, a local official said Tuesday. The post Ukraine Strikes Industrial Plant Deep Inside Russia With Attack Drone appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Mass. officials raise alarm over ICE’s ‘makeshift detention center’ in Burlington

The ICE field office in Burlington is not meant to hold detainees for long periods of time. There are concerns about overcrowding, a lack of medical care, and more. The post Mass. officials raise alarm over ICE’s ‘makeshift detention center’ in Burlington appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago LA police union demands resignation of local official who allegedly incited gangs against ICE

The Los Angeles Police Protective League is calling for Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez's resignation after she allegedly posted a video encouraging gangs to defend their territory from ICE.

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2 w. ago Local official goes viral for post about gangs in L.A. amid ICE raids: ‘Where you at?’

Local official goes viral for post about gangs in L.A. amid ICE raids: ‘Where you at?’  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Local officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto

Local officials warn of possible lawsuit in wake of Alaska governor’s education funding veto  Alaska Beacon

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3 w. ago Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

The embattled council member will leave office on July 4. She pleaded guilty to fraud and theft charges earlier this year. The post Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

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