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Texas' search for victims continues weeks after deadly flooding. Here's what to know
The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down ...
State lawmakers begin laying out plans to improve disaster response, preparedness after deadly flooding across Texas
The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.
Texas Legislature To Tackle Flood Preparedness, Relief In July 21 Special Session
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for a special legislative session to address the recent deadly flooding in Texas.
Conservation groups push Texas lawmakers for stricter floodplain protection, smarter land use in response to floods
The deadly July 4 weekend flooding has killed at least 134 people and left dozens of others missing across the state. ...
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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 ...
What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood
Flash floods are increasing in frequency, severity and impact. The Canadian government needs to learn from the Texas tragedy ...
Texas ‘economic miracle’ crashes into new reality of extreme weather
Texas leaders’ dreams of unlimited development and a rush of artificial intelligence data centers are on a collision course ...
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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 ...
Poll: More than half say government could have prevented Texas flood deaths
More than half of Americans in a new poll said the government could have prevented the deaths due to the recent destructive flooding in Texas. When asked in the poll from The Economist/YouGov if ...
Texas lawmakers discuss how they plan to respond to deadly Central Texas flooding in the upcoming special session
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on ...
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods − lack of funding plays a big role
Flood risks are intensifying as Texas experiences more extreme rainfall. State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon and colleagues at Texas A&M University found that extreme one-day precipitation has ...