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Ancient dinosaur footprints dating back 115 million years were uncovered in Texas after recent flooding, revealing tracks of meat-eating and herbivorous dinosaurs, and highlighting the ongoing potential for fossil discoveries in the area.
During a devastating flood in Kerr County, Texas, top officials including the sheriff, emergency management director, and county judge were found to be asleep or out of town during the initial hours of the crisis, highlighting a lack of leadership and inadequate warning systems that contributed to the tragedy where over 130 people died.
The leader of Camp Mystic may not have seen the urgent flood alert before the catastrophic Texas flood that killed at least 132 people. Despite the issuance of multiple flash-flood warnings, communication issues and spotty cellphone coverage hampered timely evacuations. The camp's emergency response has come under scrutiny, especially regarding the timing of evacuations and the actions of staff during the flood, which resulted in the death of Eastland while attempting rescue efforts.
Two Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into FEMA's response to the Texas flooding, focusing on Secretary Kristi Noem's cost-control measures, which may have hindered disaster response efforts. Noem defends her policies, asserting they did not delay aid. The controversy highlights ongoing debates over FEMA's management and political influences.
Actor Dennis Quaid's 17-year-old daughter Zoe was working as a camp counselor in Texas during recent devastating floods; she was safe, but the event caused concern and highlighted regional tragedy, prompting support efforts like the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
Texas Hill Country remains under flood watch as authorities search for missing people following severe flooding from the 4 July event, which caused nearly 130 deaths and left 160 missing. Controversy surrounds FEMA's flood map amendments that may have underestimated flood risks at Camp Mystic, a summer camp in a designated flood zone. Despite having technology to alert residents, the county relied on less effective methods, and questions about warning failures persist. President Trump visited the area, praising local response efforts amid ongoing recovery.
A large-scale search effort is ongoing in Kerrville, Texas, with over 2,100 workers from multiple states and Mexico searching for more than 100 missing persons following the July 4 flood, involving ground, drone, and canine searches in challenging terrain, with coordinated efforts and volunteer support.
President Trump visited Texas to assess the flood aftermath, aiming to bolster support and address criticism of the federal response, while also advocating for downsizing FEMA and shifting disaster management responsibilities to states, amidst ongoing debates over federal preparedness and response efforts.
FEMA's response to the Texas flood was delayed and hampered by new cost-control measures implemented by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, requiring her approval for contracts over $100,000, which slowed deployment of rescue teams and resources during the disaster.
Following devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas, Thad Heartfield, a father of a flood victim, leads a volunteer search effort to recover victims along the Guadalupe River, amid a tragic toll of over 100 fatalities and more than 160 missing persons, with the process ongoing and challenging.
Senator Ted Cruz visited Greece shortly after devastating floods in Texas, contradicting his spokesperson's claim that he returned 'as fast as humanly possible,' as flight data shows he was in Greece over 24 hours after the floods occurred.
A pediatrician at Blue Fish Pediatrics in Houston was dismissed after posting a politically charged message on social media blaming flood victims in Kerr County, Texas, for their situation, which drew public outrage and condemnation from her employer and the hospital network, amid ongoing recovery efforts from devastating floods that caused over 90 deaths, including many children.
Many celebrities, including Matthew McConaughey, Lana Del Rey, and Hilary Duff, expressed their support and grief over the devastating floods in Texas that resulted in at least 104 deaths, emphasizing resilience, charity, and community support during the tragedy.
After a devastating flood in Texas that resulted in at least 100 deaths, Donald Trump avoided assigning blame and emphasized the catastrophe as a rare, significant event, contrasting his previous comments on disasters in other states.
The deadly Texas flood highlights the increasing risks of climate-related disasters due to global warming, compounded by federal budget cuts to weather forecasting and disaster response agencies, which may hinder preparedness and response efforts amid rising extreme weather events.