Emergency crews were forced to suspend search operations in Kerr County, Texas, on Sunday, as the area hit hardest by catastrophic flash flooding earlier this month faced a renewed flood threat. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday afternoon that rescue operations were underway in San Saba, Lampasas and Schleicher Counties. Evacuations are also ongoing in … Read more
Texas flood rescue crews navigate tough terrain to search for missing – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 169 people remain missing after the flash floods sweep through Texas Hill Country. Rescuers from over 10 states are combing through cabins, trailers and homes. Karen Hua reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications … Read more
Full Interview: Sen. Peter Welch on how to revamp FEMA after deadly Texas floods – CBS News Watch CBS News Vermont Democratic Sen. Peter Welch joins “The Takeout” to discuss his idea to overhaul FEMA in the aftermath of the Texas floods. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, … Read more
Questions have emerged over whether there was sufficient warning ahead of flooding in Central Texas that has killed over 100 people, with many focusing on a lack of an alert system in hard-hit Kerry County. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, a top local government official, said in the wake of the flooding that the area does … Read more
Sen. Peter Welch says “we have to have FEMA” amid Trump’s push to kill it – CBS News Watch CBS News As Texas and New Mexico reel from flash flooding, Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont is proposing changes to the federal government agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery efforts. Welch joins “The … Read more
“It’s sad. I mean, your head goes through all the scenarios that might have happened. We don’t know if they’re safe or if they’re missing. So, yeah. Lots goes through when you see something like this.” “So we’re going to get this convoy with all the excavators.” “OK.” “And a bunch of D.P.S. and everything.” … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz shares emotional Texas flood stories at Senate hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Ted Cruz shared emotional stories from the deadly floods in Central Texas as search efforts continue for missing people. Cruz spoke at a Senate confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs to become the next administrator for the National … Read more
Texas hydrologists working with the National Weather Service say they recognized the conditions last Thursday that could lead to catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. And they say, based on past events, this kind of outcome was a known risk. The I-Team has learned that’s why the hydrologists say their forecast partners at the National … Read more
Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency plan just two days before the devastating flood killed more than two dozen people at the all-girls Christian summer camp, most of them children. Five children and one counselor remain missing. Records released Tuesday show the camp met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the … Read more
Camp Mystic evacuees sing worship songs as bus drives past rushing floodwaters Camp Mystic evacuees sing worship songs as bus drives past rushing floodwaters 04:11 As we learn more about the young girls who lost their lives in the Central Texas floods, we are getting a look at the moment some of their campmates were … Read more