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What to know as Texas' search for flood victims stretches into a 3rd week
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.
How The Texas Floods Became A Healthcare Crisis Planning Wake-Up Call
Generic disaster plans fail the vulnerable. Here's how to build tailored healthcare strategies before the next Texas-level ...
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 ...
Were Texas flood deaths preventable with better prep, or were they tragic but unavoidable?
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floodsCOMFORT, Texas (AP) — It began with a stranger asking “Do you ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...