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A Flood Crisis Is Escalating. Southern Black Communities Face Double The Risk.
One month before the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Black residents across southern Louisiana braced for their first ...
Coalition of Natural Resource experts calls for action after deadly flooding in Hill Country
The Coalition of Natural Resource groups and experts will hold a press conference later Friday morning in Comfort. They will ...
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Texas Did Little to Brace for Floods despite Knowing Risks
Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address ...
The deadliest floods in Texas history: A state at risk
In the aftermath of the 2025 Texas floods, a look back at some of the most destructive and defining flood events in the state ...
Texas ‘economic miracle’ crashes into new reality of extreme weather
Texas leaders’ dreams of unlimited development and a rush of AI data centers are on a collision course with a new reality of ...
I’m a Climate Scientist in Texas. Here’s What the Floods Tell Us
As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding.
Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods. Lack of funding plays a big role
The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years ...
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Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods
The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for ...
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The flash-flood era is here, and we’re not ready
This sort of flash flooding might just be the new normal, if you can use such a term to describe the phase we’re experiencing ...
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With flood risk a moving target, can Texas' state plan catch up?
With flood risk a moving target, can Texas' state plan catch up? By Rebekah F. Ward , Staff writer June 19, 2024 Rescue boats work along Tidwell at the east Sam Houston Tollway helping to ...