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Federal forecasters issued their first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. Local officials haven’t shed light on when they ...

The death toll climbs to 87 in Kerr County as the search continues for victims of the July 4 Guadalupe River flooding.

Residents say Kerr County’s use of CodeRED alerts was sporadic and inconsistent. Local officials have not answered questions ...

Search and rescue operations in central Texas entered their fifth day on Tuesday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River, sending floodwaters through homes and summer camps and killing ...

Keen, who is perhaps known for his hit song "The Road Goes On Forever," shared the message on social media, saying Camp ...

A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency ...

Thousands of personnel and volunteers from across Texas have come to assist with recovery efforts and debris removal in Kerr ...

Businesses and organizations are stepping up to provide aid to Texans after flash flooding over the holiday weekend claimed ...

The Austin Firefighter Association met to decide if they will have a vote of "no confidence" for Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker ...

Out of the Way Café in Lakehills, Texas, has transformed into a donation center for flood victims, collecting clothes, food and essentials.