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FEMA maps underestimated risk in catastrophic Texas flood, data shows
The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was ...
Redistricting expert explains the risks behind GOP plan for new maps
After rumors emerged that President Donald Trump was pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to give the GOP an advantage in the 2026 midterms, Gov. Greg Abbott officially ...
Flash flooding claimed more than 100 lives in Central Texas. Here’s what we know about the victims
The flash flooding deluged summer camps in Kerr County, dotted along the Guadalupe River, and also left families in Burnet, ...
Community invited to honor Odessa flood victims
The community is invited to a special gathering at Memorial Garden Park on Friday to honor the lives lost in the flooding.
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Abbott instructs state lawmakers to take up congressional map redistricting in Texas special session
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which heavily favor Republicans. The governor called a special session for state lawma ...
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‘Disasters are a human choice’: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
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Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as Camp Mystic campers, counselor remain missing
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state "will not stop until every missing person is found" following devastating flooding in ...
Death toll surpasses 100, at least 160 missing in Texas floods
Follow live updates on the Texas floods, where the death toll has surpassed 100, including Camp Mystic counselors and campers ...
Texas floods latest: Over 160 missing and 109 dead as full scale of the disaster becomes clear
The death toll from the Texas flooding disaster reached 109 victims on Tuesday, though 161 are still known to be missing, state governor Greg Abbott said.“Know this: we will not stop until every ...
Odessa firefighters deployed to Central Texas flood zone; Local officer still missing
Two Odessa firefighters are stationed in Kerrville as part of a TIFMAS (Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System) team, while ...