Texas County Deflects Mounting Questions over Actions Before Deadly Flood

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood - Boston News, Weather, Sports

As deaths from catastrophic Texas flooding surpassed 100 on Monday, local officials in one of the hardest-hit counties have still revealed little about what, if any, actions they took to safeguard residents, tourists and visitors in an area known as “flash flood alley.” At a series of briefings since the flooding on July 4, Kerr County officials have deflected a series of pointed questions about preparations and warnings as forecasters warned of…

Local officials facing questions over lack of preparations in the years and hours before deadly Texas floods

As Central Texas reels from flash floods that killed over 100 people this weekend, questions are sharpening about whether officials could have done more to avert the tragedy – both in the decades leading up to the disaster, and in the moments after the Guadalupe River began cresting its banks.

Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth.

Killeen council member thinks it may be time to tackle drainage issues in city

In light of the deadly floods, a Killeen council member says it might be time to address drainage issues in the city of Killeen, but that it will be challenging due to budget constraints.

Questions and calls for accountability grow in Texas after deadly floods

As the urgent search continues, questions and calls for accountability are growing as to how many of these communities were caught by surprise. Many are also questioning why neighborhoods and camps along the Guadalupe River were not told to evacuate earlier. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports from Kerrville, Texas.

Historic flooding in the Big Country: When was the last time we saw flooding like this?

BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Over the past week, parts of the Big Country have been hit hard by relentless rainfall, resulting in catastrophic flooding that has displaced families, damaged property, and left communities to pick up the pieces. Areas across the Hill Country, the southern portions of our viewing area, and the Heartland have seen significant impacts. Big Country organizations join forces for Central Texas flood relief In s…