Kerr County, Central Texas and flood
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State officials said rescue efforts in Central Texas following devastating flooding continue, emphasizing the state's continued commitment to recovery.
President Donald Trump will visit central Texas on Friday to survey damage after deadly floods ravaged communities there. Follow for live news updates.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit flood-ravaged Central Texas on Friday, where the death toll has reached 121 and over 170 individuals remain unaccounted for after devastating flash floods struck on July 4.
The US president and first lady will visit Kerr County, where hard-hit Camp Mystic is located after deadly flooding last week.
Gov. Greg Abbott also directed lawmakers to tighten regulations on THC products, eliminate Texas’ high-stakes STAAR test and rein in local property tax increases during the legislative overtime, which begins July 21.
"I hope that everyone knows, prayers work and God is still out there," Kerrville resident Donna Ragsdale said.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSearch for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assistCrews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.
Regional chapters for Salvation Army, American Red Cross provide updates on how they’ve been engaging in flood relief efforts.
As of 8 a.m. on Thursday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead in Kerr County after Hill Country flooding, authorities said.
Using Fredericksburg as a proxy for the region, the average July rainfall over the last about 40 years is 2.2 inches. But most of the time, July seems to be closer to either extreme, whether it’s less than an inch or more than four.