Texas Hill Country, flood
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The Texas Tribune on MSNGov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP prioritiesThe Republican governor laid out an ambitious agenda that includes an unexpected array of conservative bills that failed during the regular session.
Early in the morning on July 4, a catastrophic flood in the Texas Hill Country caused unimaginable loss of life. These are some of the victims.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNClimate change helped fuel heavy rains that caused Hill Country floods, experts sayWarming ocean temperatures and warmer air mean there’s more water vapor in the atmosphere to fuel exteme downpours like those that struck Texas during the July 4 weekend.
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a Kerrville-based jewelry store, will donate proceeds from its signature charm to flood relief efforts.
Several highways and roads remain closed in the Hill Country after deadly flooding ravaged the area on the morning of July 4.
TJ Ware said he got a message from the head of the United Survivors Disaster Relief Fund (USDRF). He knew it was time to roll. Ware even brought his wife and two of his sons. Before they could reach Kerrville, Hunt or Ingram, they stopped in San Saba.
A 12-year-old Georgetown boy is recalling his escape to safety while at Camp La Junta during the Hill Country floods.