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Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response

Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response

Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response AUSTIN, Texas – The grim search for victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods is now in its third week, as officials continue efforts to pinpoint the exact number of individuals still missing from the devastating Fourth of July weekend disaster. With at least 135 confirmed fatalities, primarily along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, the focus has shifted to both ongoing recovery and a critical legislative response….

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Deadly Kerr County Floods: Was Fiscal Conservatism to Blame for Lack of Warning System?

Deadly Kerr County Floods: Was Fiscal Conservatism to Blame for Lack of Warning System?

Deadly Kerr County Floods: Was Fiscal Conservatism to Blame for Lack of Warning System? Kerr County, Texas, is reeling from the catastrophic floods of July 4, 2025, which resulted in nearly 100 deaths. In the immediate aftermath, intense scrutiny has fallen on why a proposed $1 million flood warning system, discussed for almost a decade, was never implemented. Officials and residents are now openly questioning whether a strong stance on fiscal conservatism within the county’s tax base and leadership ultimately…

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Texas Flood Preparedness Faces Ongoing Funding Challenges Amidst Shifting Federal Policies

Texas Flood Preparedness Faces Ongoing Funding Challenges Amidst Shifting Federal Policies

Texas Flood Preparedness Faces Ongoing Funding Challenges Amidst Shifting Federal Policies Kerr County, Texas, has long grappled with securing adequate funding for crucial flood warning systems, a challenge emblematic of broader issues faced by communities nationwide. Despite a clear understanding of flash flood risks and tragic past events, local efforts to establish robust alert systems have consistently hit financial roadblocks. Historically, communities like Kerr County have relied heavily on federal assistance, particularly from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to…

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FEMA Maps Under Scrutiny After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding

FEMA Maps Under Scrutiny After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding

FEMA Maps Under Scrutiny After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding New analysis reveals that the federal government significantly underestimated flood risks at Camp Mystic, the site of more than two dozen fatalities during the recent Texas floods over the July 4 holiday weekend. Data from climate risk modeling company First Street indicates that at least 17 structures at the camp were in the path of floodwaters, a stark contrast to FEMA’s previous assessments. This includes at least four cabins for young…

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Texas Camp Mystic Flood: Records Reveal Disaster Plan Approval Days Before Deadly 2025 Tragedy

Texas Camp Mystic Flood: Records Reveal Disaster Plan Approval Days Before Deadly 2025 Tragedy

Texas Camp Mystic Flood: Records Reveal Disaster Plan Approval Days Before Deadly 2025 Tragedy HUNT, Texas (AP) — New revelations show that Texas inspectors had approved Camp Mystic’s emergency planning just two days before catastrophic flooding on July 4, 2025, tragically claimed the lives of more than two dozen people, primarily children, at the all-girls Christian summer camp. Records released by the Department of State Health Services on Tuesday confirm the camp’s compliance with state regulations concerning disaster procedures, including…

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Japan Urges Calm as Quakes Continue, Dismisses Doomsday Hype

Japan Urges Calm as Quakes Continue, Dismisses Doomsday Hype

Japan Urges Calm as Quakes Continue, Dismisses Doomsday Hype Japanese authorities are urging the public to remain calm and dismiss unfounded doomsday predictions, even as the nation’s southwestern waters continue to experience significant seismic activity. The government issued a warning on Saturday, July 5, of more potential strong earthquakes, particularly around the remote islands off Kyushu’s southernmost tip. This comes after over 1,000 tremors have rattled Kagoshima prefecture in the past two weeks, including a 5.5-magnitude quake on Thursday, July…

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