Texas governor says at least 161 people missing after floods
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 161 people are known to be missing, after catastrophic flooding hit the state. The number includes five Camp Mystic campers, a counselor, “another child not associated with the camp” and 12 people “in other parts of the state.”
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:45:15 GMT
10-year-old camper shares story of escape from Camp Mystic
10-year-old Lucy Kennedy described the harrowing moments when floodwaters began to rise at Camp Mystic. She says at first, she evacuated from her bunk to a rec center. Then at daybreak, Lucy was driven to another camp, where a helicopter picked her up and took her to safety. Lucy’s mother, Wynne, says the hours when she waited for news about her daughter were the longest of her life. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:08:08 GMT
In Texas, cutting-edge weather forecasts hit their limits as Trump budget cuts loom
Modern weather forecasts have never been so accurate, but they still have their limits.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:52:30 GMT
The 'hub' of a tiny Kerr County town feeds locals from a demolished storefront
The Hunt Store, the 'hub' of small Kerr County town, feeds locals from a demolished storefront after the Texas floods.
Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:32:07 GMT
Flash flood emergency hits New Mexico town that burned in deadly wildfires
Ruidoso, a New Mexico mountain town hit by devastating wildfires last year, saw dangerous flooding Tuesday after heavy rain fell on areas burned in the blazes, officials said.
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:52:02 GMT