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Kerr County, Sheriff and deadly floods

Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was asked about efforts to inform public about floods

When asked about the timing of efforts to alert residents about deadly floods, Kerr County Sheriff said, "there's going to be an after action" and says getting closure for families is his priority.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Kerr County flooding deaths rise to 95, including 36 children, sheriff says

The number of confirmed deaths from the Texas Hill Country floods rose to 95 in Kerr County on Wednesday, Sheriff Larry Leitha said.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Death count up to 87 in Kerr County, officials won’t say why no warning was given

There are more than 100 emergency personnel on the ground working to reunite families, the sheriff said. A large-scale search and rescue effort is ongoing.

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Kerr County officials waited 90 minutes to send emergency alert after requested, dispatch audio shows

At a Wednesday morning press conference, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha declined to answer a question about delayed ...

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As Kerr County leaders avoid alert questions, new audio surfaces in CodeRED timeline

Dispatch audio has surfaced from the critical hours before a deadly flood hit its height in Kerr County, helping piece ...

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‘It does tug on your heartstrings’: West Texas Sheriff describes Hill Country floods rescue efforts

First responders and volunteers continue to search for missing loved ones after the devastating Hill Country floods.

The Texas Tribune on MSN14h

Search for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assist

Crews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still ...

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Sheriff hints at ‘after action’ review, as records reveal warning of ‘worst-case flood event’

Local officials in Kerr County continue facing public scrutiny after days of seeming to deflect questions about their preparedness and response to the July 4 flash flood that left dozens dead.

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Director who helped bring CodeRED to Kerr County says leadership lost sight of tool’s value

John David Trolinger was in his home’s radio room listening intently early Friday morning as the first water rescues took ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN10h

Did fiscal conservatism block plans for a new flood warning system in Kerr County?

In the last nine years, federal funding for a system has been denied to the county as it contends with a tax base hostile to ...

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Kerr County Sheriff Grilled By Reporter On 'Lapse' In Code Red Issuance Ahead Of Texas Flooding

At a press briefing on Wednesday, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was asked about a code red.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN12h

Texas sheriff gives hands-on tour of search, cleanup effort in Kerr County

The BriefSearch efforts continue in the Texas Hill Country.First responders and volunteers are sifting through extensive ...

Sheriff says 11 campers are still missing after powerful floods inundated central Texas

At least 51 people, including 15 children, were killed, with most of the deaths coming in Kerr County in the state’s Hill ...

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