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Trump confirms he will travel to Texas on Friday after fatal flooding

TEXAS, JUL 8 – More than 100 people died in Central Texas floods over the July Fourth weekend, with over 800 high-water rescues completed, officials said.

  • President Donald Trump confirmed he will travel to Texas on Friday to meet victims after deadly flash floods swept the region over the Fourth of July weekend.
  • The floods occurred due to torrential rain overwhelming the Guadalupe River, hitting Kerr County hardest and causing over 100 deaths, including many children from Camp Mystic.
  • Emergency responders have conducted more than 800 highwater rescues, while around 170 people remain missing and federal and state officials continue search operations.
  • Trump acknowledged that Texas suffered significant damage from an unexpected event that occurred late at night, and he pledged to collaborate with the governor and residents of Texas in response.
  • The president's visit and disaster declaration free federal funds for recovery, while debates continue over potential weather service staffing cuts affecting flood warnings.
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KXAN broke the news in Austin, United States on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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