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Here are five key takeaways from the president's visit to Kerrville.
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas and lauded state and local officials, even amid mounting criticism that they may have failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.
Days after devastating floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the community of Kerrville is still grappling with the damage, loss, and a growing demand for answers.Standing well off the banks of the Guadalupe River,
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Amarillo TERT member to assist Kerrville dispatch after floodingA trained TERT member is deploying to Kerrville for 14 days to aid 911 dispatch after devastating flooding impacted the region.
KERRVILLE, Texas – Volunteers are arriving in droves in Kerrville on Saturday to aid in flood recovery. The Texas Department of Emergency Management secured Tivy Antler Stadium as the official registration and check-in site for volunteers wanting to help the community this weekend.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNHelicopter emergency lands in Kerrville after being hit by private droneA helicopter involved in emergency operations was forced to land in Kerrville after a private drone struck it Monday afternoon.
President Donald Trump said Friday he’s witnessed the damage caused by many past hurricanes and tornadoes but never seen anything like the devastation wrought by the recent flash flooding in Texas Hill Country.
In a Sunday afternoon press conference, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice indicated for the first time that officials would review their protocols.
A reporter from CBS News Texas asked the president Friday if more lives could've been saved if emergency alerts were issued earlier.