Hundreds were reported missing after deadly Texas floods. Most of them were found safe

From Anson to Alaska: Firefighters serve far beyond West Texas

ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - If you live in Anson, you may already know Seth Morris and PJ Rodriguez—not just as neighbors, but as everyday heroes. As firefighters, they face danger head-on, and recently, they’ve taken their service far beyond city limits—responding to natural disasters in Kerr County and even the rugged wilderness of Alaska. Candlelight vigil held for Central Texas flood victims in Abilene Both men have dedicated most of th…

Reader recalls time in Kerrville, Texas, say recent flood could be avoided - The Chronicle

Letter to the editor Editor, This tragic Kerrville, Texas, flood could have been avoided. I lived in Kerrville in 1976 and ‘77. It was clear… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Two people still missing after Texas flood, including girl from Camp Mystic

Two people remain missing following the deadly July 4 flooding in Central Texas, including a girl from Camp Mystic and an adult male, Gov. Greg Abbott said.Over the weekend, the number of people reported missing dropped from 160 to three, after authorities determined that many had already been found safe."Task Force 1 recovered the body of a missing adult female lost in the flood," Abbott posted on X. "She was recovered in the Kerrville area."Mo…

Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster | News Channel 3-12

By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman and Rachel Clarke, CNN Austin, Texas (CNN) — The critical minutes and hours when deadly flash floods hurtled down the Guadalupe River washing away children’s camps and RVs will be scrutinized starting Wednesday at a special hearing in Texas. There’s already a split emerging about exactly what should be prioritized: the efficiency of those who tried to save lives once the water arrived or whether more shou…

Kerrville leaders discuss tax hike for flood mitigation after deadly floods

KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville city leaders met Tuesday night to address the aftermath of the devastating July 4 floods, discussing potential tax increases to fund long-term flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements.

Volunteers bring relief and hope to Texas flood victims

As cleanup operations from the catastrophic flooding continue in Texas, the number of people missing stands at three. Local officials say that many of the individuals initially reported missing have been found safe. The tragedy killed at least 135 people, and volunteers have been crucial to the ongoing recovery efforts while larger questions of accountability linger. William Brangham reports.