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Texas Lawmakers Largely Ignored Recommendations Aimed at Helping Rural Areas Like Kerr County Prepare for Flooding

Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 8h

Faith-driven Texas volunteers aim to restore hope in flood-ravaged Kerr County

Volunteers from a Katy church help Kerr County recover from devastating floods with cleanup efforts and faith.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

Kerr County missing drops to 3 after deadly Texas floods

Kerr County officials say only three people remain missing after deadly Texas floods, with the death toll at 107 and recovery efforts ongoing.

Texas lawmakers tackle flood relief, redistricting and THC

KHOU on MSN · 8h

Texas lawmakers to race against the clock to tackle flood crisis in special session

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are back in Austin for a special session, and they have just 30 days to tackle a list of controversial and complex issues, including flooding recovery and preparedness. But analysts say the clock — and the politics — will be working against them.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 7h

Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda demanding more focus on flood relief

About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging lawmakers to put more focus on

KBTX News 3 on MSN · 1h

Focus at Four: Texas special legislative session to tackle flooding, redistricting

After the devastating July 4 floods in Central Texas, people across the state have called for more warning systems. While it’s still not entirely clear how the House will approach this problem, Brazos County Representative Paul Dyson told KBTX on Monday that a committee has been formed to tackle the issue.

Newsweek on MSN15h

Texas Floods Could Worsen Housing Market Issues

The recent flash floods in central Texas impacted thousands of homes and laid bare the challenges facing local homeowners, including rising insurance rates.

Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington

Republicans are promising an "open and transparent" process while Democrats say redrawing the congressional boundaries is all ...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN2h

Redistricting, floods and marijuana: What to watch as TX lawmakers meet in Austin

Abbott has tasked lawmakers with redrawing congressional districts mid-decade. The move follows a U.S. Department of Justice ...

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What to know as Texas’ search for flood victims stretches into a third week

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down ...

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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, ...

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