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Four days after the devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, local officials and law enforcement in Kerr County couldn ...

Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they ...

The death toll climbs to 87 in Kerr County as the search continues for victims of the July 4 Guadalupe River flooding.

Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions ...

At least 13 fatalities were reported Friday as devastating floods slammed Texas' Hill Country with water rescues taking place ...

The Hunt Store was badly damaged by the Texas floods, but the owner vows to rebuild the landmark where Kinky Friedman and ...

The video truly shows Texas National Guard troops rescuing campers from Camp Mystic on July 4, hours following early-morning ...

Camp Mystic, according to the Texas Tribune, has hosted the daughters of former governors, a president, and other politicians ...

Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech ...

By SOPHIA TAREEN A beloved director of Texas summer camp for girls. An Alabama elementary student away from home. A woman ...

July 3, 2025 (~1:18 p.m. CDT): A Flood Watch was issued for south-central Texas, including Kerr County, based on radar and ...