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Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response

Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response as model for nation

U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday pressed David Richardson, acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about his agency’s response to the devastating Hill Country flooding. U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton,

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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.

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Noem's DHS Slams FEMA Rescue Chief's Resignation As 'Laughable' In Wake Of Texas Flood Disaster

Urban Search and Rescue Chief Ken Pagurek quit over a new policy that led to delays in FEMA's response to the flooding in Texas on July 4, sources said.

Texas lawmakers hold 1st public hearing

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Texas lawmakers seek answers on deadly Hill Country flooding that killed more than 130 people

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to examine the catastrophic July 4th flooding that killed more than 130 people in the Hill Country, with officials identifying major communication breakdowns that hampered emergency response efforts during the disaster.

CBS News · 4h

Texas lawmakers hold first public hearing after deadly flooding

At least 135 people were killed in the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and two remain missing.

The New York Times · 4h

At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame

At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency managers in disaster response.

2 still missing in Texas floods

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Body of missing woman found as death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 136

"She was recovered in the Kerrville area," Abbott said in a statement on social media. The deadly flooding over the Fourth of July weekend killed at least 136 people, including dozens of girls at Camp Mystic, along the Guadalupe River, according to officials.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

Texas Lawmakers Investigate Flash Floods as Death Toll Hits 137

(Reuters) -Texas state lawmakers met during a special session on Wednesday, to address for the first time the deadly flash floods that hit the Texas Hill Country this month, killing at least 137 people.

Austin American-Statesman · 10h

2 still missing in Texas floods after body of woman found in Kerrville, Greg Abbott says

A man and a little girl from Camp Mystic were still missing, Abbott said. He last said the death toll stood at 135.

Texas Special Session Day 1

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How the flooding crisis was addressed at the Texas special legislative session

Texas lawmakers gathered this week for a special legislative session to discuss emergency procedures and early warning systems following the deadly July 4 flash floods. Gov. Greg Abbott called the special session in the wake of the flooding,

CBS News · 1d

What the Texas Legislature has on its agenda for special session

The Texas Legislature returned Monday for a special session, with 18 items on the agenda. They include the redrawing of the state's congressional districts and a relief package for those impacted by deadly flooding earlier in July.

Yahoo · 2h

Texas lawmakers focus on flood preparedness, response in special session

Texas lawmakers gathered for a special session to address the deadly flooding that hit the state earlier this month. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.

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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing ...

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'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, ...

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Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing ...

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5 things to know for July 23: Lawmaker security, Gaza, Texas floods, Columbia University, Japan trade deal

An additional $5,000 per month will be disbursed to each lawmaker to pay for personal security through the end of the year.

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North Texas teen turns heartfelt song into flood relief for Central Texas

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte March wrote a song about her love for summer camp, then turned it into a fundraiser for families ...

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Texas county makes huge update to missing persons list after flood, with most found safe

Kerr County teams have located most of the 160 people previously unaccounted for in the wake of the July 4th Texas flooding, ...

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Amid criticism, acting FEMA chief touts Texas flood response

Texas lawmakers hold 1st public hearing

2 still missing in Texas floods

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