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Officials say at least 100 people still missing after July Fourth floods; recovery efforts could take months

As residents recover and rebuild, Grape Juice in downtown Kerrville is serving as a hub for people needing meals, supplies and other necessities.

Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County

At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend.

Texas lawmaker proposes beefing up temporary worker program to ease farm labor shortages

The Senate panel consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats. It first meets in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31.

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The South Texas Republican's "Bracero 2.0" legislation — named after a 1940s temporary labor program — would raise wages for migrant farmers and simplify applications for employers, amid other changes.

Kerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rain

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Divorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say

Although a new round of floods elsewhere prompted emergency rescues Sunday, no injuries or deaths were reported.

FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

A Collin County judge’s reported decision could keep details of the divorce from spilling into Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate race.

Trump defends federal government’s response to Hill Country floods during Texas visit

The July Fourth flood moved so quickly in the middle of the night that it caught many off guard in a county that lacked a warning system.

Texas 911 trainers meet in Amarillo to boost skills, support for emergency dispatchers

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

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Immigrants face uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status ends

It’s a job that comes with its fair share of challenges, being a dispatcher or telecommunicator for 911.On Monday, the Texas 911 Trainers kicked off a two-day

High Plains Food Bank receives $15,000 grant to aid rural Texas Panhandle

AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Immigrants and refugees in the Texas Panhandle who once found safety under the federal government's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) pr

Texas grapples with deadly flooding: 131 dead, 97 missing in Kerrville

AMARILLO, Texas — The High Plains Food Bank in Amarillo has been awarded a $15,000 Blue Impact Grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield to bolster its efforts in feedi

Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools

AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency in 21 counties as Texas faces severe flooding, with 131 people confirmed dead statewide.

Document: Teen accused of plotting July 4th attack had explosives used by terrorists

Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools

WT naming street after university police officer who died in the line of duty

The teenager accused of planning to kill people at the 4th of July parade in Canyon hadhighly sensitive explosives used by terrorists.According to court docume

Camp Mystic tragedy: Delayed evacuation led to 27 dead amid historic flood, report says

West Texas A&M is naming a street after a university police officer who died in the line of duty.Cpl. Monty Platt died in 2017 after he was bitten by a feral ca

Travis County opens volunteer reception center to assist in flood cleanups

SAN ANTONIO - New details on how the flooding and evacuation unfolded at Camp Mystic.A camp spokesperson tells The Washington Post that Executive Director Dick

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Teens killed in Round Rock apartment complex shooting identified

Travis County is set to open a new Volunteer Reception Center on Tuesday to help coordinate volunteers to help in the flooding recovery efforts.

Gallery: Wall of Hope grows in Kerr County

Brian Kinney, 17, of Austin, and Samuel Mason, 18, of Pflugerville were killed during a robbery at the Bellwood Apartments located at 1401 S A.W. Grimes Boulevard.

SEC Media Days: Arch Manning receives high praise from LSU QB, Vandy wants Texas

The Wall of Hope, a memorial for those killed and still missing in the aftermath of the Kerr County floods, continues to grow.

Travis County started flood debris pickup Monday — what to know

Naturally, discussions gravitated toward Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning. Louisiana State junior quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and Manning were roommates recently at the Manning Passing Academy, and Nussmeier gushed about him.

Travis County is asking people affected from last week's flood to sort and place debris on the curb over the weekend.

Man charged with murder in Wimberley bar fire

Lawmakers head back to the Texas State Capitol in just one week to begin a special session with flood regulation and relief at the top of the agenda.

Austin's proposed budget could rename several city departments, if adopted

The man accused of setting fire to a Wimberley bar and restaurant will now face a murder charge.

Kerrville City Council extends disaster declaration; talks debris, threats

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin could rename most of its departments if city council approves a version of the fiscal year 2026 budget proposed by City Manager TC Broadnax. According to a July 11 memo from city communications Director Jessica King and budget office Director Kerri Lang, the city would simplify its naming [...]

Floods force Buchanan Dam to open flood gates for first time in years

The Kerrville City Council met in an emergency session Monday morning, where they approved the indefinite extension of a local disaster declaration, and discussed ongoing rescue operations, threats made against the city, and donations.

BLOG: Flood risks continue to linger in Central Texas

The Lower Colorado River Authority has opened flood gates at Buchanan Dam to prevent overflow, allowing water to flow into Inks Lake, while Lake Travis remains at its average level of 666 feet.

Flood risk lingers, but drier weather arrives soon

Showers and thunderstorms are possible in Central Texas throughout Monday and Tuesday while the Llano and San Saba rivers remain under a River Flood Warning.