Texas, Austin and floodwaters
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Texas, Abbott and flash flood
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Stores and restaurants around town are giving money and distributing supplies to people affected by floods in Central Texas.
The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.
Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday.
Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.
Austin’s music community is hosting benefit shows as well as running ticket and merchandise fundraisers to support July 4 flood relief efforts.
As sweeping searches continue, seven people have been confirmed dead in Travis County; two in Williamson County; and four in Burnet County.
While Kerr County officials say they didn’t know how bad the July 4 flooding would be, it warned residents nearly eight years ago to “be flood aware” about the ongoing potential
After news of the devastating July 4 flooding in Central Texas spread, Wings of Rescue, Austin Pets Alive! and Best Friends Animal Society worked together to plan several rescue flights, including a c