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Staffing Cuts at NWS and the Tragic Flooding in Texas
Q: Is it true that if President Donald Trump hadn’t defunded the National Weather Service, the death toll in the Texas ...
Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises
Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...
Focus on first responders’ mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas
The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll ...
‘Morning Joe’ Tears Into Texas Officials Ducking Blame for Flood Response
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough tore into Texas officials for ignoring “very clear signals” about their antiquated flood warning ...
Texas Flags to be lowered to half-staff this week in honor of lives lost in flooding
Texas Flags to be lowered to half-staff this week in honor of lives lost in Kerrville flooding, Gov. Greg Abbot orders.
What the Floods in Texas Tell Us About Climate Change
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding.
How You Can Help Small Businesses Affected by the Central Texas Floods
Early on the morning of July 4, the Guadalupe River in central Texas overflowed its banks, causing catastrophic flooding. As ...
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Texas Did Little to Brace for Floods despite Knowing Risks
Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address ...