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Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions ...
Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions
State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending ...
While neighboring counties implemented flood sirens, Kerr County chose not to install them
While many Texas counties have installed outdoor sirens over the years to warn residents of flash floods, Kerr County — no ...
'Could we have done more? Perhaps so' | Former Kerr County official recalls emergency siren debate
KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr County leaders debated the issue of installing emergency sirens along the Guadalupe River nearly a ...
Kerr County lacked ‘last mile’ warning to get NWS alerts to residents before Texas flash floods
Many warnings from the National Weather Service went out to Kerr County, Texas, but the area wasn't equipped with sirens to ...
Search for flood victims could stretch 60 miles, Kerr County sheriff says
"I can't tell you where we're going to stop," Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said. He said bodies have been recovered all ...
Texas county where campers died was denied money to boost warning systems
Twice, the Texas Division of Emergency Management turned down Kerr County's requests for money to improve flood warnings.
Texas flooding: Death toll in Kerr County rises to 84, as Camp Mystic confirms loss of 27 campers
Kerr County, Texas and national search and rescue operations will continue Monday around the Guadalupe River, where families ...