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Austin Fire Chief defends response

Austin Fire Chief Under Mounting Pressure Over Delayed Flood Response

Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.

Austin American-Statesman · 20h

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

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker said he was unaware of early mutual aid requests and "absolutely will not step aside" regardless of the vote outcome.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 11h

Austin firefighter's union plans 'no confidence' vote after chief's response to Kerrville floods

The Austin Firefighter's Association says Chief Joel Baker delayed sending help to Kerrville, Texas, after the area was hit by deadly floods.

Texas, flash flood and NWS Weather Prediction Center

The Morning Call · 19m

FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

Regardless, the process cannot create storms out of thin air. Ken Leppert, an associate professor of atmospheric science at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said it “had absolutely nothing” to do with the flash floods in Texas.

The Boston Globe · 53m

Texas governor says at least 160 people are still missing after deadly floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but did not register at a camp or hotel.

WUSA9 · 39m

Texas Floods: A timeline of NWS alerts

July 3, 2025 (~1:18 p.m. CDT): A Flood Watch was issued for south-central Texas, including Kerr County, based on radar and model data predicting heavy rainfall through 7 a.m. on July 4. The watch highlighted the risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas and along rivers.

Over 300 pets overwhelm Austin area shelters

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 36m

Texas weather: Flood advisory in effect for Austin area

A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Austin/Travis County area and parts of Williamson County until tonight (July 8).

Austin American-Statesman · 5h

Over 300 pets overwhelm Austin area shelters after devastating Texas floods. How to help

Austin shelters and wildlife rescues unite to save hundreds of animals displaced by Texas floods. See how the community is stepping up.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

Austin Pets Alive! shelter races to rescue animals from Texas flood

Austin Pets Alive!, a non-profit pet shelter, is leading efforts to rescue and reunite pets with their owners after devastating Texas floods.

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Floods spotlight NWS and disaster cuts

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Floods come as Trump eyes NOAA cuts The deadly Texas ...

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Here's what we know about the flood victims from the Austin area

At least 14 people in the Austin area were killed by floodwaters over the July Fourth weekend. Others from the area died in the flooding in Kerr County.

Texas flood rescue teams continue to search for missing people as death toll climbs

Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still ...

Drone collides with helicopter responding to Texas floods, damaging ‘critical piece’ of response equipment

A helicopter involved in emergency operations in Kerr County — which was struck hardest by catastrophic flash flooding across ...

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Officials warn of public health and storm runoff risks from heavy rains and flooding

While the storms’ full environmental impacts may take weeks to assess, Austin-area officials warn they could be serious and ...

Texas flooding victims include 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors, camp confirms

At least 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic in Texas have died in devastating flash flooding that swept through the ...

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Michigan summer camp operators talk about emergency plans after Texas floods that killed campers

The American Camp Association advises parents to ask camps about their safety plans, including severe weather protocols and ...

Hope of finding Texas flood survivors dims as search efforts go on

Hope of finding survivors of the catastrophic flooding in Texas dimmed Tuesday, a day after the death toll surpassed 100, and ...

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