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Texas lawmakers hear heartbreaking testimony about this Hill Country community's flood response

This father and daughter climbed into trees to survive the Kerr County floods. Their testimony to state lawmakers reveals shocking gaps in the emergency response.

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

Texas lawmakers fault Kerr County officials on response to deadly floods

Thursday’s special hearing in Kerr County is the public’s first chance to speak directly to legislators. “We have every right to be angry,” one woman says.

ABC News on MSN · 9h

Texas county emergency management official says he was asleep during deadly flood

For the first time since catastrophic flooding killed more than 100 people in Kerr County, Texas, the county emergency management director conceded that he was sick and asleep as the water rose to historic levels on the Guadalupe River.

CultureMap Austin on MSN2d

Texas lays groundwork for newest state parks across Hill Country

On a blistering June morning, Andy Sipocz brushes his fingers through the thick, sawgrass fronds rising higher than his head ...

Tyler Morning Telegraph3mon

Texas state parks offer tranquil escape in nature

The Texas State Parks system covers 640,000 acres, boasting parks, historic sites and natural areas. A day trip from East Texas, relax and recharge your soul at Copper Lake in the Dallas-Fort ...

San Antonio Express-News2y

What to know about Texas' 6 new state parks in development - mySA

Currently, Texas boasts 89 state parks, natural areas, and historic sites that stretch from the bayous of East Texas to the mountains and deserts of West Texas, according to the TPWD ...

Houston Chronicle2mon

New tech introduced to make Texas parks more inclusive

Exploring the wild beauty of Texas state parks is now easier for everyone, thanks to a bold new accessibility initiative from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). In a major step ...

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Texas county’s emergency management coordinator was likely asleep in critical morning hours of deadly floods, sheriff says

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

San Antonio Express-News3mon

State officials buy more land for new Hill Country state park

The purchase is the latest in a string of Hill Country land acquisitions by the state agency. In November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized buying more than 3,000 acres in ...

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Texas A&M System’s retiring John Sharp receives recognition from Laredo leaders

John Sharp, who served as Chancellor of Texas A&M University for 14 years, retired last month after a term of historic transformation for the educational institution.

Houston Chronicle3mon

Texas state parks adding devices to make outdoors more accessible

Texas State Parks is making efforts to become more accessible by adding adaptive devices at certain sites, allowing visitors of all abilities to enjoy all they have to offer. One of the device ...

KSAT4mon

Whole Earth Provision Co. taking donations through April for Texas ...

SAN ANTONIO – Whole Earth Provision Co., across its six stores, will collect donations for the state parks system during April for Texas State Parks Month. In a Thursday news release, the ...

San Antonio Express-News1mon

Texas state parks get high marks in ‘Best Places to Camp’ awards

These Texas state parks earn high marks in ‘Best Places to Camp’ awards The Dyrt camping app put together this year's rankings, which are based on reviews from its widespread community of ...

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