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Flash floods that hit central Texas devastated Hill Country during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, killing dozens of people.
Near Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel on the Northeast Side, a wall of water swept more than a dozen vehicles into Beitel Creek — killing 11 of the 13 victims. The other two victims were found in separate flood-affected areas: near Leon Creek/Highway 90 and several miles upstream.
Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo.
The National Weather Service described the situation as life-threatening rain in the Kerrville, Texas area. French police puncture migrant boats at sea for first time
The search for the remains of those who died in last week’s flooding moved further and further east, as crews followed the flow of the Guadalupe River.
At least 104 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 87 deaths, including 30 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.
Businesses large and small also sprang into action to help the community. Grocery chain H-E-B, which started in Kerrville, one of the cities affected by the floods, has been donating food and supplies through the Red Cross. San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger said it would provide meals to first responders.
SAN ANTONIO – Editors Note: Videos include images of vehicles caught in the floodwaters in the June 12 floods and may be difficult to watch for some viewers. It’s been two weeks since the devastating floods killed 13 people, destroyed roads and ruined property in San Antonio.
After weeks of frustration and repeated flooding, residents on Dhaka View in San Antonio are finally seeing action from city officials. The neighb