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The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts of rainfall could cause flooding.
Under President Donald J. Trump's Major Disaster Declaration, workers and self-employed people in Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties who have been unable to work due to damage from devastating flooding may be eligible for DUA benefits.
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Flash floods in Texas have killed at least 107 people over the Fourth of July weekend, with more than 160 still missing.
Texas artists like Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson, William Beckmann, Wade Bowen, and Hudson Westbrook are also on the bill, set for July 27 in Boerne, Texas
More rain will hit Texas this weekend, with localized amounts as high as 8 inches, only a week after the region was inundated with flash floods. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists issued widespread flood watches across the Lonestar State on Friday, warning of additional heavy rainfall that could cause further flooding.
Nearly a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
Some governors and mayors are concerned over how current or potential cuts to agencies will impact how the government can respond in the future to major weather events.
Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and everything in between. Reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Instagram @MaxChesnes. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in above or subscribe here.