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Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local flood warning systems this year

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Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local flood warning systems this year

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. For the last three days, state Rep. Wes Virdell has been out with first responders in Kerr County as they searched for victims and survivors from the devastating floods that swept through Central…

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Kerr County floods: At least 68 dead, including 28 children, as searches continue in Hill Country

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Kerr County floods: At least 68 dead, including 28 children, as searches continue in Hill Country

At least 11 remain unaccounted for in the area, including 10 young girls from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The end of the holiday weekend brings continued searching and desperation in the Hill Country, where at least 11 remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding overwhelmed Kerrville, Hunt and surrounding Kerr County communities early on the morning of July Fourth.  Kerr County authorities said around 3:45 p.m. Sunday that search-and-rescue teams had…

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Military drone controlled in Houston helping search and rescue in Hill Country floods

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Military drone controlled in Houston helping search and rescue in Hill Country floods

AUSTIN, Texas — The skies have proved to be an important piece of the rescue efforts in Kerrville and along the Guadalupe River after catastrophic floods left 68 people dead and dozens missing as of Sunday afternoon. Major General Thomas M. Suelzer with the Texas National Guard said a remotely piloted aircraft, or drone, was launched out of Houston Sunday to help with rescue and recovery. The MQ-9 Reaper provides reconnaissance to the search and…

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North Texas sisters among those killed in Hill Country flooding, their grandparents are still missing

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North Texas sisters among those killed in Hill Country flooding, their grandparents are still missing

Brooke and Blair Harber were among the victims of Hill Country flooding. A family member said they were found 15 miles away holding hands. KERRVILLE, Texas — A North Texas family is mourning the loss of two sisters who died in the Hill Country flooding, as they hold out hope that the two girls’ grandparents are found.  The Harber family shared the devastating news that 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke were found 15 miles from…

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Flooding, tornado warnings make mess for NC residents as Chantal moves through

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Flooding, tornado warnings make mess for NC residents as Chantal moves through

As Tropical Depression Chantal moved through North Carolina on Sunday, many residents were left behind with flooded roads and wind damage. The National Weather Service issued five tornado warnings throughout Sunday afternoon, mostly in Lee and Chatham counties. Sanford officials reported seeing tornado damage at the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford. It is unclear how severe the possible tornado was. When residents weren’t dealing with tornado warnings, much of southern North Carolina was hit with…

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Gov. Abbott provides update on Central Texas flooding, says Texas has been approved for federal aid

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Gov. Abbott provides update on Central Texas flooding, says Texas has been approved for federal aid

At a press conference in Austin on Sunday, the governor said that President Trump has been a “tremendous help,” after he signed a federal disaster declaration. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provided an update on relief efforts underway following the deadly flooding that’s swept through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. At a press conference in Austin on Sunday, Abbott spoke on the situation in both Kerrville and in the Austin area. He confirmed…

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68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

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68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Do not come to Kerrville just to see the damage. You are blocking roads for rescue efforts and potentially putting yourself in danger, said Texas emergency management officials Sunday afternoon. Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd warned people against what is called “disaster tourism.” “We have a lot of people that are traveling in because they want to see firsthand the damage,” Kidd said in a news conference with…

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68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

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68 lives lost in Kerrville floods; officials warn against 'disaster tourism'

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Do not come to Kerrville just to see the damage. You are blocking roads for rescue efforts and potentially putting yourself in danger, said Texas emergency management officials Sunday afternoon. Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd warned people against what is called “disaster tourism.” “We have a lot of people that are traveling in because they want to see firsthand the damage,” Kidd said in a news conference with…

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2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic

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2 girls from Austin among victims in flash floods at Camp Mystic

Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary. Mary Stevens, 8, was a student at Highland Park Elementary. AUSTIN, Texas — Two girls from Austin are among those confirmed dead after devastating flash floods hit Camp Mystic in Kerr County on July 4. Linnie McCown, 8, was a student at Casis Elementary, according to her father, Michael McCown. A family spokesman for 8-year-old Mary Stevens confirmed her death. Mary was a student at Highland…

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Tornado touched down in Wilmington early Sunday, NWS says

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Tornado touched down in Wilmington early Sunday, NWS says

7 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in the Kings Grant area of Wilmington. The tornado was rated EF0, the weakest rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with estimated peak winds of 70 miles per hour. According to the NWS damage survey, the tornado was on the ground for approximately four minutes, traveling a path of 1.68 miles and reaching a…

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Miranda Lambert's MuttNation raises money to help Kerr County animals displaced by flooding

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Miranda Lambert's MuttNation raises money to help Kerr County animals displaced by flooding

The organization has already raised over $7,000 of its $15,000 goal as of Sunday afternoon. The fundraiser is hosted through Instagram. KERRVILLE, Texas — East Texas country artist Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation foundation is raising money to help animals impacted by floods in the Texas Hill Country. The organization has already raised over $7,000 of its $15,000 goal as of Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after the fundraiser began. The fundraiser is hosted through Instagram, and…

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Hill Country flooding death toll rises to at least 70 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

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Hill Country flooding death toll rises to at least 70 as search continues for missing girls, other survivors

Search and rescue efforts continued Sunday morning for 11 missing girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian camp for young girls at the center of the catastrophic floods that swept the Texas Hill Country, local officials said at a news conference. At least 59 people were killed by the flooding in Kerr County, Sheriff Larry Leitha said. At least 11 additional deaths were confirmed in surrounding counties, pushing the storm’s overall toll to…

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'I feel heaviness, but I also feel hope': Vigil offers prayers, community to those affected by Guadalupe River floods

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'I feel heaviness, but I also feel hope': Vigil offers prayers, community to those affected by Guadalupe River floods

“The most powerful thing that I can do, is come up here and intercede with prayer for these families, that are hurting beyond what anyone can ever imagine.” KERRVILLE, Texas — What was supposed to be a Fourth of July celebration turned into tragedy when rushing floodwaters devastated the residents of Kerrville and surrounding communities. On Saturday evening, the Coming King Foundation hosted a prayer vigil for those affected by the floods—from those who lost property…

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Celebrities, corporations generously donate to help victims of flooding in Texas Hill Country

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Celebrities, corporations generously donate to help victims of flooding in Texas Hill Country

More than $2 million has already been donated as word of the tragedy ripples across Texas and the rest of the country. SAN ANTONIO — Celebrities and major corporations have announced generous donations to help victims of flooding in the Texas Hill Country, where at least 59 people have died in the aftermath of the July Fourth natural disaster.  More than $2 million has already been donated as word of the tragedy ripples across Texas…

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Dallas Cowboys make $500K donation supporting victims of deadly Texas flooding

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Dallas Cowboys make $500K donation supporting victims of deadly Texas flooding

The Dallas Cowboys announced they will make a $500,000 donation to aid areas of Texas impacted by flooding in Central Texas. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys made a $500,000 donation to support victims of the deadly flooding in Central Texas, the team announced.  Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 59 bodies so far, including 21 children. Several victims are from North Texas.  The…

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