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75 dead in Kerr County, others missing

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 58m

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 wait for news of their loved ones.

Texas Flooding: 75 dead in Kerr County, others missing

Kerr County officials hold a briefing on the devastating flooding in their area. 75 people were killed in the area, including 48 adults and 27. 10 Camp Mystic campers and 1 counselor are unaccounted for.

Scripps News on MSN · 8h

Kerr County, Texas, 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. (Scripps News)

Texas county, flood and emergency siren

ABC News on MSN · 1h

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.

Associated Press News on MSN · 3h

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,

KHOU on MSN · 5h

'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 decade ago, but one former official said there was pushback from some residents.

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Sen. Ted Cruz, county officials say at least 75 dead in Kerr County, search and rescue continues after flooding

State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's ...

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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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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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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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'We want to go where others don't': Group of veterans helping to recover bodies in Kerr County

Heroes for Humanity has helped to find 17 missing individuals thus far, bringing closure to families seeking it.

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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 ...

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‘Controlled chaos’ | First responders from the Houston area assisting in damage assessments in Central Texas flooding

Local first responders also include the Galveston Fire Department, which has a crew assessing damage in Williamson County.

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Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential flood warning system

Kerr County Commissioners spoke about the importance of an improved flood warning system and funding opportunities to ...

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