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Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’

Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’

Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’ Tragic flash floods over the Fourth of July weekend in Texas’s Hill Country have claimed over 120 lives, including 27 girls and counselors from the stricken Camp Mystic, reigniting fierce debate over the state’s long-standing reluctance to invest in disaster preparedness. Governor Greg Abbott offered condolences following the devastation in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet in 45 minutes. However, his response has drawn criticism…

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Texas Hill Country Flood Crisis: Death Toll Rises to 27, Search for Missing Intensifies Amid Rain Threat

Texas Hill Country Flood Crisis: Death Toll Rises to 27, Search for Missing Intensifies Amid Rain Threat

Texas Hill Country Flood Crisis: Death Toll Rises to 27, Search for Missing Intensifies Amid Rain Threat The catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has seen the official death toll climb to 27 as of Saturday morning, with local and federal authorities continuing a desperate search for survivors. Among the deceased are 18 adults and nine children, while 27 girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, remain unaccounted for. Kerr County officials warn that many more individuals could…

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Texas Hill Country Devastated by Catastrophic Floods: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing Including Children

Texas Hill Country Devastated by Catastrophic Floods: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing Including Children

Texas Hill Country Devastated by Catastrophic Floods: 13 Dead, Dozens Missing Including Children The Texas Hill Country is reeling from catastrophic flooding that struck yesterday, leaving at least 13 people confirmed dead and dozens more missing, including over 20 children from area summer camps. Heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River to surge to near-record levels, particularly devastating parts of Kerr County. Emergency crews are continuing extensive search and rescue operations across the flood-ravaged region. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick confirmed that…

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