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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to ...
Kerrville's Fourth of July flood cleanup estimated to cost up to $11M, seeks FEMA aid
The Fourth of July Flood produced an incredible amount of damage in Kerrville. In the city council workshop the assistant ...
Kerrville council weighs tax hike to help pay for flood recovery
Due to disaster declarations, the city could raise property tax by 8% this year. City leaders say they have to at least consider that option.
Pets are still being rescued from Texas floods. This 11-year-old is helping.
Everybody can make a difference, even if they’re a little kid like me,” said Kamryn Balfour, who has raised more than $4,000 ...
12 flood victims found on Texas family’s land: ‘We’ll never forget them’
KERRVILLE, Texas — Just days after the waters started to recede at the Guadalupe River, the discovery of missing individuals began on the property of one Kerrville family. Since then, they say a total ...
Kerrville City Council joins county leaders to discuss potential property tax hike to fund flood recovery
Kerrville city leaders voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution that could pave the way for a property tax increase ...
Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert system upgrades
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert ...
Texas flood survivors offer mixed reviews of FEMA as the agency awaits uncertain future
As contaminated Guadalupe River water receded following the deadly flooding in Kerrville, Texas, this month, residents returned to find their homes, vehicles and businesses destroyed.