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Texas Dye Trace Shows Underground Route: Scientists map hidden Pedernales flow; findings aid water planning

Researchers used fluorescent dye to trace water flow in the Pedernales River. This experiment confirmed a hidden underground connection to a local spring. Water seeped into the ground and resurfaced miles downstream from its entry point. The study demonstrated how rivers can seemingly disappear and reappear in Texas Hill Country.…

The Times of India · Sep 8

Floods test Texas’ new warning systems a year after Camp Mystic tragedy

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Texas flood: Gov. Abbott warns 'flooding likely to break records' as Boerne weather worsens, a year after Camp Mystic tragedy killed 140. Here are the latest updates

Flooding in Texas: Texas Hill Country is experiencing severe flash floods after days of torrential rain. Dangerous weather prompted the highest-level flash flood warning from the National Weather Service. A deadly flood wave is moving down the Guadalupe River, which overflowed last year. Emergency crews have conducted numerous rescues across…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

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The Bats of Bracken

As many as 20 million of the winged mammals gather at one Texas Hill Country cave, creating one of nature’s most jaw-dropping displays.

Texas Observer · Jul 10

Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas’ second-largest state park

The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.

The Texas Tribune · May 27

Pilot made frantic call to air traffic control before plane crash that killed five near Austin

Residents described hearing a startling sound before the plane went down in a wooded area

The Independent UK · May 1

15-Year-Old Student Shoots Teacher at Texas School Before Taking Own Life, Authorities Still Investigating

A 15-year-old student has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting a teacher at Hill Country College Preparatory High School in Texas.

International Business Times UK · Mar 31

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Hill Country floods are worsening mental health issues in Kerr County, report finds

In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 29

Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods

Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2025

Texas bills increasing youth camp safety face long odds, even after Hill Country floods

Competing legislative priorities and an industry that has pushed against certain regulations could challenge a suite of camp safety bills this special legislative session.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 1, 2025

“Nobody came”: Hill Country flooding survivors recount anguish, neglect during emotional hearing

Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4 disaster devastated the region.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 1, 2025

Floodplains Belong to the Rivers

From Houston to the Hill Country, we Texans keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result.

Texas Observer · Jul 24, 2025

Plans for flood warning system floundered before Hill Country floods, witnesses tell legislative flood committee

Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood warning system on the Guadalupe River.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23, 2025

What to know as Texas' search for flood victims stretches into a 3rd week

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

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The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods − lack of funding plays a big role

The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly

Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in Kerr County alone. More than 160 people were missing as of July 12, including children attending camps along the river.

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2025

A deadly 1987 flood foreshadowed the Texas disaster. Survivors ask, ‘why didn’t we learn?’

The Fourth of July tragedy was described as something no one could have seen coming. But in ‘flash flood alley’, an eerily similar event 40 years ago holds important lessons

The Texas Tribune · Jul 14, 2025

Recovering from the floods will be a massive task. One Hill Country restaurant is focusing on the smaller picture.

As residents recover and rebuild, Grape Juice in downtown Kerrville is serving as a hub for people needing meals, supplies and other necessities.

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The Conversation · Jul 13, 2025

When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 13, 2025

Kerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rain

Although a new round of floods elsewhere prompted emergency rescues Sunday, no injuries or deaths were reported.

The Guardian - US · Jul 12, 2025

Texas Hill Country under flood watch as search continues for missing people

‘Locally heavy rainfall’ of 1-3in predicted as death toll from the Fourth of July flood rises to nearly 130 people

The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2025

Texas Hill Country floods: What we know so far

With hundreds confirmed dead or still missing, questions remain about the local response to flood warnings. Meanwhile, lawmakers will weigh measures to mitigate future disasters.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2025

God and the Guadalupe long reigned over Texas Hill Country. Now grief permeates.

Religion and the river are constant Kerr County touchstones. As residents lean on their faith, they grapple with their relationship to the water.

Texas Observer · Jul 10, 2025

‘I Think We’re Gonna Stay’: Texans Hang On in Tragedy-Stricken Hill Country

The Richardsons are among the lucky in Kerr County, at the epicenter of “flash flood alley,” who narrowly survived the river’s sudden rise.

Reason · Jul 10, 2025

Tariff Vengeance

Plus: Prime sales slumping, Hill Country flood victim search continues, Diocese of San Bernardino takes on ICE, and more...

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