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What to know about the Texas Legislature's special session that starts tomorrow
From flood recovery efforts to eliminating the STAAR test and reducing property taxes, here's what's on the agenda for the Texas Legislature's Special Session.
FEMA’s flood maps often miss dangerous flash flood risks, leaving homeowners unprepared
FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.
What We Know About the Floods in Central Texas
At least 135 people, including 37 children, died in the torrential downpour over the July 4 holiday weekend. The number of missing people dropped sharply on Saturday.
What should Texas Hill Country learn from its flood response? This Rice researcher explains
Flooding expert says modeling and monitoring can be the backbone of a system that includes training and in-person warnings to ...
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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...
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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 ...
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years ...