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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.
Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact on public safety
A "Basic Plan" for emergency response for three Texas counties labeled flash flooding as having a "major" impact on public safety, according to a page on a city website.
Reporters grill Kerr county officials over flood emergency alert system
During a press conference with officials of Kerr County, Texas, reporters asked tough questions about the handling of the ...
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‘It’s not that easy where you just push a button’: Kerr County officials pressed on flood alert timeline
It has been four days since catastrophic floodwaters swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving more than 100 people dead ...
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 ...
Searches continue for fifth day in Kerr County as 161 remain missing, officials say
The update from Gov. Abbott dramatically increased the scope of the Kerr County flood search. 94 people are confirmed dead.
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 ...
Austin fire chief faces no confidence vote over delayed Kerr County flood response.
Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker said he was unaware of early mutual aid requests and "absolutely will not step aside" regardless ...
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick now says state could do it.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.