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Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents,

LEX 18 · 3h

Texas flooding: County deferred a project that would have funded a flood warning system

For years, local leaders in Kerr County, Texas, talked about getting a flood warning system that didn't rely on cellphones — but the project was never funded.

NBC News · 5h

Texas county judge says 'no one knew' flood was coming

Kerr County, Texas Judge Rob Kelly told a reporter that the county does not have a warning system, saying that "no one knew this kind of flood was coming."

Texas, Trump and flash flood

Forbes on MSN · 3h

Texas Flood Live Updates: White House Says Blaming Trump For Flooding A ‘Depraved Lie’ As Death Toll Reaches 104

Emergency responders continue to search for missing people and local police said efforts have been slowed by "sightseers who are making things worse."

ABC News · 10h

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.

USA TODAY · 11h

Death toll climbs to 81 as flood-ravaged Texas faces more rain; Trump plans visit: Updates

Meanwhile, anguished parents waited for word on the 10 young campers still missing from Camp Mystic, which was hit hard by floodwaters.

Trump Looks to Avoid Casting Blame in Texas Flood

CBS News on MSN · 7h

Timeline shows when emergency alerts warned of Texas flood disaster

CBS News analysis shows there were 22 warnings sent by the National Weather Service for Kerr County and the Kerrville area, but many residents say they didn't get alerts.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

Trump signs disaster declaration for Kerr County after Texas floods

President Donald Trump says he has been in contact with Gov. Greg Abbott after the deadly flash flooding in Central Texas and said he will “probably” visit the area on Friday.

The New York Times · 2h

Trump Looks to Avoid Casting Blame in Texas Flood as Democrats Question Cuts

The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.

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Texas flood deaths pass 100 as search-and-rescue efforts continue

The death toll from Texas flooding over the weekend surpassed 100 on Monday evening as search and rescue teams continue the ...

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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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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 ...

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'Could we have done more? Perhaps so' | Former Kerr County official recalls emergency siren debate

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County leaders debated the issue of installing emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River nearly a ...

Reports of 2 girls rescued from a tree fueled false hope after Texas flood

The incredible story of two girls being rescued from the Texas flood, found alive in a tree a couple of days later, brought ...

14h

Kerr County man ‘died a hero’ during floods, family members say

Follow along for developments on the July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County and Central Texas.

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Texas flooding help: How to donate without getting scammed

Scammers know that the images of the devasting scenes from the Texas floods make people want to give money. Here's how to ...

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