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Ted Cruz on July 7 confirmed the National Weather Service had additional manpower the night of deadly flooding in the Hill ...

Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips' emergency vehicle after he was swept away in ...

Catholic leaders and government officials continued to issue statements of solidarity and support to victims of the ...

Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow rivers wind among hills and through rugged valleys. That geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in the U.S. for flash ...

Partnering with Arc of the Highland Lakes Church in Marble Falls, Pastor Byron Sago is collecting non-perishable snacks, ...

Twenty kids dead in Texas and you take a vacation?” someone asked the Texas senator after spotting him abroad.

The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and the NFL are helping those in need as recovery continues after devastating floods ...

The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas stands at 99. Kerr County is reporting 84 deaths with at ...

As the death toll continues to rise from the flooding in the Hill Country, many are asking how this can be prevented in the ...

Communities in the Hill Country faced devastating flash floods leaving many residents in need of help. Back in the Coastal ...