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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. ...
Response to deadly Texas floods was 'a masterclass in how not to communicate,' experts say
Professional crisis communicators watched the news conferences with dismay. Deflecting blame is not helpful if politicians ...
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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 ...
A comprehensive look at the Hill Country Flooding: Gaps in planning and preparation
The floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country revealed gaps in preparation, communication and oversight that ...
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Texas' special legislative session begins July 21. Here's what to know.
Texas lawmakers will return to Austin July 21 for a 30-day special session. They will look into a wide range of policies, ...
This free tool lets you track Houston flood risks hour by hour | Here's how it works
HOUSTON — Flooding in Houston can happen fast, sometimes with just a few inches of rain. But a free tool from the Harris ...
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Tropical System Loses Steam, Not Its Rain
A weakening tropical disturbance that’s lingered near the northern Gulf Coast is losing its chance for development—but not ...
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Residents work to pick up the pieces as search for the missing continues after Guadalupe River floods
A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides ...
Why the Harris County flood alert system is largely ignored
Flood alerts have also sparked backlash over the inconsistent use of the alert system by local and state agencies, such as ...
National Hurricane Center tracking Invest 93L, 3 tropical waves. What's next for Florida?
Invest 93L is expected to move onshore in Louisiana later today. Will it be a depression? Tropical Storm Dexter?
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As search for the missing continues after Texas Hill Country floods, residents work to pick up the pieces
A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides ...
Day-long flood warnings, severe weather threatens millions: Live Updates
Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks swell, prompting urgent safety alerts and road closures. Follow Newsweek's live blog.