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FEMA urban search and rescue chief resigns after Texas flood response

The chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency urban search and rescue team resigned Monday over frustrations on how the government handled the Texas flood response, CNN first reported. The big picture: Ken Pagurek's resignation comes as the agency approaches peak disaster season,

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FEMA leader quits amid frustration over Trump’s Texas flood response

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Texas floods: Scrutiny over initial response times

Texas, flash flood and legislative session

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What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Abbott said in a statement.

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What to Know About the Texas Special Session: Amid Flood Crisis, Republicans Launch Effort to Add Seats in Congress

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A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

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Texas Lawmakers Begin Review of Catastrophic Floods That Killed at Least 135

Texas lawmakers on Wednesday were set to begin reviewing the July 4 floods that killed at least 135 people, a disaster that put local officials under scrutiny over why residents along the Guadalupe Ri...

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Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda, demanding more focus on flood relief

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Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway

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Texas Democrats demand flood relief take priority over redistricting in special session

“More than 100 people are dead from a flood. Ten of those are Travis County residents,” state Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D-Austin) said.

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Texas Gov. Abbott seeks to outlaw all but 'nonintoxicating' THC products

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Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list

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GOP lawmakers to use flooding response to get redistricting over the finish line

G OP lawmakers are holding legislative response to the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding hostage to attempt to block Democrats from breaking quorum over proposed redistricting in efforts to get the Trump-backed initiative to the finish line during the special session.

Federal watchdog will examine if National Weather Service staff cuts worsened Texas flood response

Democrats have questioned the effectiveness of the flash flood warning the weather service sent out on July 4, after floodwaters had already overwhelmed many areas in Kerr County.

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Texas National Guard continues flood response with Czech team joining effort

Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.

NE-TF1 returns to Lincoln after helping Texas flood recovery

Sports Director Kevin Sjuts will celebrate 20 years at 10/11 on Friday, July 25. To mark the milestone, his co-workers gave him a gift! The Crete Police Department is warning the public about a man posing as a detective to lure people to him.

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Four systemic failures in the devastating Texas floods that national TV news coverage highlighted

National TV news coverage of the catastrophic Texas floods evolved from real-time reporting during the immediate aftermath of the disaster on July 4 to sustained scrutiny of the litany of failures that worsened the crisis.

How Did the Number of People Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically?

Last week, officials said 97 people were missing in Kerr County. Now, it’s down to three. The drop is substantial, but such wild fluctuations can happen after disasters.

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East Texas lawmakers discuss response to Hill Country flooding as special session nears

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Michael Richardson speaks with State Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) and State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) about what they would like to see done during the special session in response to the floods in the Hill Country. The special session begins July 21.

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Washington waits as Texas reacts to deadly floods

Capitol Hill has had a packed few weeks as Republicans worked to pass President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, leaving little time for disaster relief.