Texas, Kerr County and flood
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Kerr County officials addressed the Fourth of July floods that killed dozens of people during a commissioners’ court meeting on Monday morning.
“ Texas lawmakers largely ignored recommendations aimed at helping rural areas like Kerr County prepare for flooding ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Two days before the Guadalupe River rose with terrifying speed and force in Kerr County, Texas, a small team from
Some leaders said they are not prepared to raise taxes for what costs “might” be around the corner as Kerr County rebuilds from the Hill Country floods.
It's not yet clear how much tax revenue the county could lose due to the lower property values, Kerr County officials say.
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Kerrville officials said the county will live stream the meeting on its official YouTube channel to limit crowding and accommodate those who would prefer to stay off the roads.
NV-TF1 continues search and recovery in Texas following floods, with the team's efforts bolstered by community support and logistics.
Some of the items they’ll be talking about is a burn ban, and possibly waiving floodplain permit fees for those affected by the flood.