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Federal disaster aid is uncertain for states even as Texas floods underscore need
With hurricane and wildfire season well underway across much of the country, state and local emergency managers say they have ...
Houston Public Media4h
Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
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 ...
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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...
Poll: More than half say government could have prevented Texas flood deaths
More than half of Americans in a new poll said the government could have prevented the deaths due to the recent destructive flooding in Texas. When asked in the poll from The Economist/YouGov if ...