Texas, Kerrville and floods
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KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Over the last decade, an array of Texas state and local agencies missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert a disaster like the one that killed dozens of young campers and scores of others in Kerr County on the Fourth of July.
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KERRVILLE, Texas — A growing memorial wall in the heart of Kerrville is bringing the Texas Hill Country community together as it grapples with immense loss following devastating floods. Photos, flowers and handwritten messages now line a fence along Water Street. Each item is a poignant reminder of the lives lost and those who are still missing.
Texas officials face questions over who monitored weather and warned of floodwaters heading toward camps and homes.
New satellite images released from Maxar Technologies show the destruction of the flash floods that have resulted in the deaths of more than 100 people over the July 4 weekend.Local authorities estimate around 160 people are still missing as Thursday marks the seventh day of the search for victims.
The deadly flooding in Kerrville has left a heartbreaking impact in League City. A former volunteer firefighter died, and the community is collecting donations to support first responders and flood victims.
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More than 1,500 runners and walkers gathered on July 9 for 'Kerr County Runs Strong,' a fundraiser for those impacted by the flooding in Kerrville, began at Hops & Hounds in San Antonio.
Many Texans are still searching for loved ones and answers following the catastrophic flooding event over the weekend. Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr. joins Katy Tur to share how his community will “come up with a plan” to prevent this kind of event from happening again.