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Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987
Since 2016, the topic of a "flood warning system" for Kerr County has come up at 20 different county commissioners' meetings, ...
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Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.
Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they ...
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says state could do it.
Nearly a decade ago, neighboring counties, Guadalupe and Comal, installed flood sirens. Nearby New Braunfels regularly tests ...
Death count up to 87 in Kerr County, officials won’t say why no warning was given
There are more than 100 emergency personnel on the ground working to reunite families, the sheriff said. A large-scale search ...
Kerr County flood claims life of beloved Abilene grandmother who had found peace near the river
Miriam "Holly" Frizzell of Abilene was remembered for her vibrant life and love of the normally tranquil Guadalupe River.
Sen. Ted Cruz, county officials say at least 75 dead in Kerr County, search and rescue continues after flooding
Texas Senator Ted Cruz joined Kerr County officials Monday during a news conference to update the public on the rescue and ...
The ‘hub' of a tiny Kerr County town feeds locals from a demolished storefront
The Hunt Store was badly damaged by the Texas floods, but the owner vows to rebuild the landmark where Kinky Friedman and ...
Odessa residents who died in Kerr County floods remembered as 'perfect couple,' loyal friends
Bobby and Amanda Martin had been married 13 years. Their eyes lit up when they saw each other, family members said.
Kerr County journalist: 'Extremely difficult day' for our community
In Kerr County, officials have reported 68 deaths, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic. The total death toll ...
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.
‘Loyal and beloved:’ 19-year-old Camp Mystic counselor from Houston dies in Kerr County floods
Chloe Childress, a 19-year-old counselor who deeply loved Camp Mystic, was one of 23 campers who died in the devastating ...