Central Texas flooding death toll rises to at least 79 as search continues for survivors
More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday searching for survivors.
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More than 400 first responders from over 20 agencies were on the ground combing the area Sunday searching for survivors.
A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.
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