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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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Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods

Kerr County Officials Under Fire for Delayed Flood Alerts Amid Deadly Texas Floods Kerr County officials are facing intense scrutiny following revelations that emergency flood alerts were significantly delayed — by up to six hours in some cases — despite early warnings from first responders during the devastating flash floods that swept through Texas’ Hill Country on July 5, 2025. Dispatch audio obtained by ABC affiliate KSAT reveals a firefighter in Ingram requested a CodeRED alert for residents to seek…

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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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Central Texas Flood Catastrophe: Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Recovery Efforts Continue

Central Texas Flood Catastrophe: Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Recovery Efforts Continue

Central Texas Flood Catastrophe: Death Toll Exceeds 100 as Recovery Efforts Continue The devastating flash floods that swept through central Texas communities beginning on Independence Day have now claimed over 100 lives, with search and rescue operations still underway as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Entire neighborhoods were submerged and residents, including campers, were swept away by surging waters, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting urgent questions about the tragedy’s rapid escalation. Experts point to a “perfect storm” of…

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Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Central Texas: 50 Confirmed Dead, Search for Missing Campers Intensifies

Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Central Texas: 50 Confirmed Dead, Search for Missing Campers Intensifies

Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Central Texas: 50 Confirmed Dead, Search for Missing Campers Intensifies Central Texas is grappling with the devastating aftermath of torrential rains that triggered flash floods, claiming the lives of at least 50 people. The disaster, which unfolded on Saturday, July 5, has left search and rescue teams racing against time to locate over 20 girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp located along the Guadalupe River. Water levels at Camp Mystic surged…

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