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Texas Floods Killed 8-Year-Old Daughter of College Football Coach, Family Reveals
A college football coach's young daughter was recently killed in the disastrous flooding that occurred in Texas, the university confirmed.
Texas Lt. Gov. Says 'Faith' Will Get People Through Grieving Following Catastrophic Flooding: 'We're Here For a Short Time'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said "it's faith that will get us through this" when discussing the aftermath of the catastrophic floodings in the state, where over 100 people have died
Flooded Texas County Turned Down Funds for Warning System From Biden Admin in 2021: 'We Don't Want to Be Bought'
Kerr County officials rejected federal aid in 2021 that could have funded flood sirens, citing political objections.
Texas Teen Died After Helping Her Family Escape From Car That Plunged Into Raging Floodwaters
17-year-old Malaya Hammond died after helping her family escape from a sinking van during Texas flash floods.
Texas Official Shot Down Siren Flood Alert, Complaining That It Might Go Off 'In the Middle of the Night': Report
A Texas official once blocked a flood siren system over fears it might disturb residents at night.
Camp Mystic Owner Killed By Horrific Floods Was Warning Officials About the River For Decades
The owner of Texas Christian summer camp Camp Mystic died during the state's horrific floods last week, despite repeatedly warning officials about the volatility of the nearby Guadalupe River.
Kristi Noem's FEMA Spending Cuts Derailed Aid to Texas Flash Floods for Days: Report
FEMA reportedly struggled to deploy critical resources during deadly flooding in Texas due to new spending restrictions imposed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Texas Dad Saved In-Laws From Flash Floods in Last Moments Before Being Swept Away Himself
A father of two warned his nearby in-laws about the deadly Texas flash floods just moments before he and his wife were swept away to their deaths.
Texas Father Found 'I Love You' Texts From His Daughters After Attempting to Reach Them During Flash Flood
Two young sisters sent a final message to their parents as their father fought unsuccessfully to save them amid devastating flash flooding in central Texas.
Former Weather Officials Feared 'Needless Loss of Life' From Trump Admin's Budgets Cuts Weeks Before Texas Floods
Weeks before deadly floods swept through Texas, former weather officials warned Trump's NOAA budget cuts could cost lives.
Trump 'Congratulates' Texas on 'Great' Flood Response as Death Toll Passes 100: 'You Could've Lost Triple'
Donald Trump congratulated Texas officials on what he called a "great" response to the flash floods, insisting that the death toll could have been higher.
Texas Fire Chief Denied Deployment of Emergency Crews Ahead of Deadly Floods: Report
The Austin Firefighters Association accused the city's fire chief of putting cost-cutting ahead of public safety after he refused to deploy the Austin Fire Department's Special Operations teams.
Ted Cruz Once Again Misses Texas Catastrophe Due to International Vacation
Sen. Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece as flash floods killed at least 89 people in Texas.
Ted Cruz Calling for a 'Better System' in Wake of Texas Floods Met With Backlash Online: 'He Helped Defund It'
Ted Cruz is being ridiculed for calling for a "better system" for disaster preparedness after the Trump administration slashed funding for several agencies.
Texas Woman Hopped on a Kayak to Escape Floodwaters With Her Dogs: 'I'm Still in Shock'
A woman in Hunt, Texas, survived the July 4 floods by kayaking to safety with her dogs.
Camp Mystic Counselors Wrote Names of the Girls They Were Comforting On Their Arms While Waiting for Help: 'I Had to Stay Strong'
Two camp counselors are being hailed as "guardian angels" after they distracted several girls during deadly thunderstorms that swept through Texas on July 4.
'Tone Deaf' Kristi Noem Berated for Sharing Governor's Portrait Options As Texas Flood Rescue Efforts Continue
Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while rescue efforts in Texas continue.
Texas Officials Forced to Apologize After Alleged Rescue of Two Missing Girls Turned Out to Be a 'Tale of Misinformation'
Texas officials have walked back reports of a dramatic flood rescue after discovering the story was false, exposing how fast misinformation can spread during disasters.
Flooded Texas County Opposed Siren Alert System That Could Have Warned Residents Because of the Cost
A Texas county rejected siren alert systems in the past due to high costs. But after recent flash floods, state and local officials face renewed questions.
Grok Says Cuts 'Pushed by Musk's DOGE' Led to Deaths in Texas Floods: 'Facts Over Feelings'
Elon Musk's own AI chatbot, Grok, blamed the climbing death toll of flash flooding in Texas on cuts made by Trump administration and Musk's work at DOGE.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Mocked For Promoting 'Weather Modification' Ban As Texas Reels From Deadly Floods
As Texas reels from deadly flash floods, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to introduce legislation that makes weather modification a felony.
Devastating San Antonio Floods Kill at Least 8, Several Still Unaccounted For
According to the National Weather Service, more than 7 inches of rain fell in some parts of San Antonio, quickly inundating roads
At Least 2 Dead Following Brutal Flash Flood in Kentucky
A flash flood in Bonnieville, Kentucky claimed the lives of two people this weekend as Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency.
Flooding in Museum Forces Flood Museum to Close
A museum that commemorates the flooding of Pennsylvania town was forced to close after it flooded itself.
Families of Factory Workers Killed by Hurricane Helene After Being Ordered to Stay Get Fast Food Gift Cards As Condolence
Managers at a Tennessee plastic factory allegedly told workers to remain at work during Hurricane Helene, resulting in the death of six workers after flooding from the hurricane hit the factory. The company then sent their families fast food gift cards as condolences.
Malaysian Official Mocked for 'Out-of-Your-Mind' Plan to Turn Deadly Monsoon Flood Season Into Tourism Event for Surfers
A Malaysian politician was berated online for suggesting monsoon season be rebranded as a tourist attraction for surfers.
Cellphone Footage Shows Tragic Final Moments Before Fashion Influencer Is Swept Away by Violent Floodwaters
Fashion influencer tragically lost her life after being swept away by flash floodwaters in Brazil, with cellphone footage capturing her final moments.
Angry Residents Hurl Mud at Royals During Visit to Devastated Town: 'They Left Us to Die'
During a visit to Paiporta, Spain, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced a furious crowd that hurled mud and shouted accusations of "murder" at them.
Viral Photo Shows Dozens of Cars Piled On Top of One Another After 'Unprecedented' Flood: 'Looks Like Something Out of a Godzilla Movie'
Images from Spain of cars piled on top of each other have appeared on social media following unprecedented downpour, resulting in immense flooding in southeastern areas of the country.
North Carolina Couple Credits God After Surviving Hurricane Helene on Floating Couch: 'We Shouldn't Be Alive'
The couple said they held on as they drifted along the Cane River on the couch, and grabbed a barbed wire fence to climb to safety.