Texas, Kerrville and the flooding
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Volunteers and rescue crews are still searching for the over 100 people that are still missing from the floods that killed at least 135 people.
Julia Hatfield, a songwriter who survived the July 4 floods by fleeing her RV park, says more help is needed in Kerrville.
July 4th is supposed to be a day of celebration. Family and friends come together to enjoy grilling, fun in the sun, local parades, and, of course, fireworks as the sun goes down. While this was the case for a majority of the United States,
Matthew Rafferty was scouring the flooded riverbanks of Texas Hill Country last weekend when he stumbled on a mud-soaked baby quilt.
Professional crisis communicators watched the news conferences with dismay. Deflecting blame is not helpful if politicians want to build trust with the public, they say.
As tears streamed down their faces, community members looked at the photos attached to a growing memorial wall.
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When catastrophic flooding from the Guadalupe River tore through Kerrville, Daniel Olivas lost his home, but found a deeper sense of faith in the people around him.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNKerrville community unites in mourning and prayer for those lost and missing in Texas floodsAmid staggering loss, hundreds gathered in mourning and prayer at a Wednesday night vigil for the victims of the July Fourth floods.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with local, state and federal officials and first responders who are navigating the aftermath of flash floods that devastated the Central Texas community in Kerrville.