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Federal budget cuts not solely to blame for Texas flood preparedness issues, says expert
As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, ...
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
Texas flooding death toll jumps to 135, Abbott says
The statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month has risen to 135 and dozens more ...
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Evaluating FEMA maps following deadly Texas floods
The deadly Texas floods have raised questions about U.S. flood maps and their ability to ensure communities can prepare for ...
Conservation groups push Texas lawmakers for stricter floodplain protection, smarter land use in response to floods
The groups also want lawmakers to examine land-use practices and consider ways to protect natural resources, which they say ...
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Newly formed Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County
The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill ...
Texas Legislature To Tackle Flood Preparedness, Relief In July 21 Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for a special legislative session to address the recent deadly flooding in Texas.
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Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
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Will Texas flood catastrophe be a catalyst for federal reforms in emergency preparedness?
As a devastating flash flood in Texas over the weekend has left at least 82 people dead, including 28 children, it's raising ...
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Deluge in Texas: Devastating Floods Raise Questions on Preparedness
Texas faces relentless tragedy as flood-related deaths rise to 131, with storm threats lingering. Central Texas braces for ...