Texas governor signs flood bills into law, as laws passed earlier this year take effect

Subscribe to Newsletter of Policy in Texas And “Texas Podcast” today. You can watch new episodes of Texas on KXAN or KXAN+ every Sunday at 8:30 am, scroll down to watch this week’s sectors. NEXSTAR – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed bills to address the safety of the camp and relief from floods on Friday … Read more

Abbott issues extension of FEMA assistance registration period for July 4th flood victims

Austin (KXAN) – The fourth of July affected July has an additional time to register for individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Governor Greg Abbott announced in a press statement on Tuesday an extension of the period of registration of FEMA. Individuals now have until September 28 to report damage and submit … Read more

FEMA assistance deadline approaches for Central Texas flood survivors

Central Texas (KXAN) – Nearly two months after Independence Day floods killed at least 138 people, many still pick up the pieces. For Harry Sherwood, he destroyed everything he owned almost. Texas affected by the floods: find shelter, supplies and assistance He said, “I am getting. I hope everyone will pass here, but I am … Read more

Chef serving up meals in Kerr County flood aftermath for 40+ days heads home

Austin – for more than 40 days, Arturo Ramon was serving meals – on his own – to volunteers who respond and members of society affected by destroyed and deadly floods in Kiir Province. Now, it’s time to return home – but the message he wants to share is that working to help rebuild will … Read more

Senate flood committee advances omnibus bill; floor vote expected next week

ASAN (KXAN) – The Senate Mukhtar Committee in Texas voted for preparedness and floods on Friday to pay four bills outside the committee, including the private session Senate Bill 1That is, the chairman of the Senator Charles Perry, put in the session. “Over the past three weeks, our committee has been held in two partners … Read more

'Mattress Mack' planning to give hundreds of mattresses to Hill Country flood survivors

Austin – Mobile Matchvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture, plans to give up 400 ranks for people who were affected by the sudden floods that struck The Hill Country last month. Mingvale and Furniture Show On Saturday, the mattresses will be distributed to people from Hunt, Ingram, Kurville, and across the Linder and Austin Hill … Read more

Texas flood survivors decry lack of aid, 'toxic pit' conditions in special session

On Thursday, the Survivors of Federal Aid said that the societies that were struck by the floods of the deadly Independence Day are facing a desperate recovery and confusion of government and federal aid. “It has become a poisonous hole,” Anne Carr, who lives for the legislators, with no resources for the drainage of Lake … Read more

Soccer fans flood McGregor Square for Denver Summit FC block party

Denver (KDVR) – The soccer acquisition in McGregor was on Saturday, where the official fans celebrated this week for the upcoming women’s professional team to Denver next year, Denver Sumit. The team hosted an event for party parties for the fans to get their hands on the Merch team for the first time and participate … Read more

State of Texas: Lawmakers address flood response and spar over redistricting

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the Texas State Capitol to push for legislation they believe could save lives during severe weather. It began with a moment of silence, after Sofia Mirto, the president of Hands Off Central Texas, … Read more

'Helping every way we can': Leander mayor talks flood response

Linder, Texas (KXAN) – annual anniversary throughout the state of Texas on Friday, as it represents three weeks since the deadly floods during the weekend on July 4. Sandy Kreik in Travis Province, outside Linder, was cruel. Some people who lived in the region and around them were decisive to respond from both cities and … Read more