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Searchers in helicopters and on horseback scour Texas flood debris for the missing

The search is continuing for more than 160 people believed to be missing in Texas days after a destructive wall of water killed over 100 people

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Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.”

The Independent UK

The US faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes and actions aren't keeping up

Experts say climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe, but that our attitudes and actions haven't kept up

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More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.

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Timeline raises questions over how Texas officials handled warnings before the deadly July 4 flood

Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm’s way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than 100 people, including at least 27 children and counselors at an all-girls Christian camp

The Independent UK

Flash flooding emergency in New Mexico triggers multiple rescues

‘Do NOT attempt to drive through the floodwaters. The current will carry away your vehicle!’ the National Weather Service says in warning

The Independent UK

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before devastating floods killed over 27 people, mostly children, at the Texas summer camp

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Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving

Catastrophic flooding in Texas has devastated faith-based summer camps, including Camp Mystic, where at least 27 people have died

The Independent UK

Randall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud

Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Floods: Misinformation Across Political Spectrum Sows Confusion

Following deadly floods in Texas, misinformation from both left- and right-wing users was roiling social media, with liberals baselessly blaming staffing cuts at US weather agencies for flawed warning systems and conservatives ramping up conspiracy theories.

International Business Times

These Texas twins shared made-up games and story time. They died together at Camp Mystic

Twin sisters Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, aged 8, are now frozen in time

The Independent UK

TribCast: Floods in the Texas Hill Country

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor are joined by meteorologist Matt Lanza to discuss the deadly Texas floods. How did they happen? Could people have been better warned? And what can keep this region safe in the future?

The Texas Tribune

Firefighters from Mexico aid Texas flood search and rescue: ‘There are no borders’

Team of firefighters and first responders volunteer along Guadalupe River after mass flooding in show of solidarity

The Guardian - US

Dad tried to kayak in Texas floods to save his young daughters, whose last texts were ‘I love you’

RJ Harber helped evacuate other families but tragically lost his young daughters in the Texas floods on July 4.

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Death Toll In Texas Floods Climbs To 108, With More Rain Expected

Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain.

Latin Times

Former Weather Officials Feared 'Needless Loss of Life' From Trump Admin's Budgets Cuts Weeks Before Texas Floods

Weeks before deadly floods swept through Texas, former weather officials warned Trump's NOAA budget cuts could cost lives.

Latin Times

Vance Taunted at California Restaurant Following Texas Floods: 'Thanks for Cutting the National Weather Service'

J.D. Vance was met with heckles outside a San Diego sushi restaurant over the Fourth of July weekend, as protesters linked him to deadly flooding in Texas.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

Social media users are spreading false claims that flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend were caused by weather modification

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Ted Cruz Faces Backlash Over Vacation During Texas Floods, Office Issues Response

GOP Sen. Ted Cruz faces criticisms as he was spotted on vacation during devastating Texas floods. But, his office defended the senator.

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As deadly storms subside, Texas flooding puts spotlight on gov’t response

Questions mounting about what, if any, actions local US officials took to warn campers and residents.

The Guardian - US

Texas floods: more than 100 people dead and at least 161 still missing

Texas governor Greg Abbott said many people staying in state’s Hill Country still unaccounted for as questions mount over official response to disaster

International Business Times

Trump 'Congratulates' Texas on 'Great' Flood Response as Death Toll Passes 100: 'You Could've Lost Triple'

Donald Trump congratulated Texas officials on what he called a "great" response to the flash floods, insisting that the death toll could have been higher.

The Independent UK

Photos of Camp Mystic for girls after the deadly flash floods in Texas

Camp Mystic was overrun by flash flooding that started on Independence Day. Rapidly rising waters ripped through the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp, killing at least 27 people. Others are still missing.

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You’ll never believe how this Texas resident survived the flood for 3 hours before rescue

I always assumed those exploded.

The Independent UK

Noem says first responders in Texas 'still looking for a lot of little girls' missing after flood

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says first responders in Texas are “still looking for a lot of little girls” who remain missing after a devastating flood in Texas

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