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Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131

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Texas flooding death toll jumps to 135, Gov. Greg Abbott says
The statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month has risen to 135 and dozens more remain missing, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. Abbott provided an update on the Texas floods during a news conference while in San Angelo,

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Texas Flood Death Toll Rises to 131 as New Storms Loom
Storm pauses search for Texas flood victims

Flooding in Texas Hill Country

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After more rain, flood recovery ramps up in the Texas Hill Country as more than 100 remain missing
A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides, and debris lingered throughout what was left.

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What should Texas Hill Country learn from its response to July 4 floods? This Rice researcher explains
Flooding in the Texas Hill Country

Robert Earl Keen on benefit concert for Texas flood victims

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Lyle Lovett to headline Texas flood benefit concert in Austin
Texas country music icons Lyle Lovett and Michael Martin Murphy are joining forces for "Song in the Storm," a July 4 flood benefit concert that will

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Buc-ee's, Robert Earl Keen partnering on Texas flood benefit concert
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Robert Earl Keen's flood benefit fest features Tyler Childers, others
Texas flooding updates: Over 130 dead as flash flood threat increases in Texas
Over 130 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the ...
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.
Flash flood warning in effect for Kerrville, areas of Central Texas
The region of Texas that suffered tremendous loss last week because of heavy rain and flooding is once again in danger of ...
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Governor Abbott and General Nordhaus Survey Flood Devastation in Kerrville, Texas as Commend Swift Federal Action and Local Heroism
Governor Abbott and General Nordhaus surveyed flood damage in Kerrville, Texas, and reviewed recovery efforts.
Goodwill San Antonio collects 3 tons of clothes donations for flood victims, plans to open distribution center in Kerrville
More than 100 bodies have been recovered in the Kerr County area in the aftermath of the July Fourth floods that devastated ...
Texas recovery efforts continue as Governor Abbott tours flood-hit Kerrville and Hunt
KERRVILLE, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott joined General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the ...
Bus to safety: Texas bus drivers put themselves in danger to save people from flooding
As floodwaters rushed in on the Fourth of July, most people did their best to get away from the river. But a group of Kerrville Independent School District bus drivers did the exact opposite, putting ...
Where is the flood relief money going? Tracking millions of dollars in Central Texas flood aid
Millions of dollars are funneling in to help the community in the Hill Country floods, but where is all that money going?
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Local Soldier Aids Kerrville Flash Flood Disaster
Upon notice of catastrophic flooding in her hometown, 1st. Lt. Emily Ake, public affairs officer for the 5th Armored Brigade ...
Texas chefs unite to comfort Kerrville flood victims through food
A collection of restaurants, chefs, volunteers and organizers of the Kerrville Folk Festival rallied in the days after the ...