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Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

Local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents, tourists, and visitors in an area known as “flash flood alley.

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Some former Texas county officials thought informal phone calls, not sirens, would be sufficient in a flood

Texas county commissioners previously suggested "river calling," an informal phone chain used by summer camps, would be better than installing new flood sirens.

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Reporters grill Kerr county officials over flood emergency alert system

During a press conference with officials of Kerr County, Texas, reporters asked tough questions about the handling of the flood emergency system.

At least 82 killed across state, including 75 in Kerr County

Austin American-Statesman · 20h

Austin fire chief faces no confidence vote over delayed Kerr County flood response.

In a social media post Monday, the Austin Firefighters Association blasted Fire Chief Joel Baker for waiting to send local firefighters to Kerr County to help with flood response.

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Texas flooding live updates: At least 82 killed across the state, including 75 in Kerr County

At least 82 people are dead after heavy rain led to "catastrophic" flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 75 deaths, including 27 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

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Texas officials provide updates on deadly flooding: Watch live

Watch live as officials in Texas provide updates on the deadly floods that have killed at least 81 people since Friday.

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When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says state could do it.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.

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Texas flooding: Death toll in Kerr County rises to 84, as Camp Mystic confirms loss of 27 campers

Kerr County, Texas and national search and rescue operations will continue Monday around the Guadalupe River, where families ...

Searches continue for 5th day in Kerr County as Trump prepares to visit Texas

Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow.

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Virginia-based nonprofit to give ‘blessing buckets’ to Kerr County flood survivors

The devastation from the Hill County floods has triggered a call to action across our country. One group answering the call is the nonprofit God’s Pit Crew out of Danville, Virginia.

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Flood Death Toll Exceeds 100 in Texas Hill Country with Kerr County Among Hardest Hit

The Texas Hill Country floods have resulted in at least 104 deaths, with Kerr County facing significant loss and challenges ...

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Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods

Many warnings from the National Weather Service went out to Kerr County, Texas, but the area wasn't equipped with sirens to ...

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Experts say soil, not just rainfall, played key role in devastating Kerr County floods

Roads disappeared under rushing water. Homes and businesses were submerged as the Fourth of July weekend turned into a rescue ...

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Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems

Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.

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