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Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

In a devastating twist during Texas' catastrophic flooding, William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County Emergency Management Director, admitted to being sick and asleep when the Guadalupe River surged to historic levels. The floods killed over 100 people, including 37 children, and submerged multiple summer camps. His admission came during a Texas House and Senate hearing on disaster preparedness held in Kerrville, Texas, where he spoke about his absen

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01 Aug 2025 12:07 PM

Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

In a devastating twist during Texas' catastrophic flooding, William "Dub" Thomas, the Kerr County Emergency Management Director, admitted to being sick and asleep when the Guadalupe River surged to historic levels. The floods killed over 100 people, including 37 children, and submerged multiple summer camps. His admission came during a Texas House and Senate hearing on disaster preparedness held in Kerrville, Texas, where he spoke about his absen

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Texas Senator Pushes for Flood Warning System Upgrades After Deadly Hill Country Flooding

The article provides an overview of Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt's proposal for a major upgrade to the state's flood warning systems following the devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country in July 2025, which claimed over 130 lives. Bettencourt is introducing Senate Bill 2, which aims to improve the flood warning systems in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Hill Country, and other regions of Texas. H

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23 Jul 2025 10:09 AM

Texas Senator Pushes for Flood Warning System Upgrades After Deadly Hill Country Flooding

The article provides an overview of Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt's proposal for a major upgrade to the state's flood warning systems following the devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country in July 2025, which claimed over 130 lives. Bettencourt is introducing Senate Bill 2, which aims to improve the flood warning systems in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Hill Country, and other regions of Texas. H

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Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell’s U.S. Citizenship Amid Ongoing Feud

In a dramatic escalation of his long-running public feud with comedian and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, President Donald Trump posted on social media this weekend that he is seriously considering revoking her U.S. citizenship. The comments, made on his Truth Social platform, have sparked a wave of concern and debate over constitutional protections, presidential power, and the increasingly personal nature of political rivalries. “Because of the fact that Rosie O'

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12 Jul 2025 14:49 PM

Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell’s U.S. Citizenship Amid Ongoing Feud

In a dramatic escalation of his long-running public feud with comedian and talk show host Rosie O'Donnell, President Donald Trump posted on social media this weekend that he is seriously considering revoking her U.S. citizenship. The comments, made on his Truth Social platform, have sparked a wave of concern and debate over constitutional protections, presidential power, and the increasingly personal nature of political rivalries. “Because of the fact that Rosie O'

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Houston Pediatrician Fired Over Social Media Post Mocking Texas Flood Victims

A Houston-based pediatrician is no longer employed after a controversial social media post in which she appeared to politicize the devastating Central Texas floods drew widespread criticism from the public and ultimately led to her termination. The physician, Dr. Christina Propst, was a practicing pediatrician at Blue Fish Pediatrics before her now-viral comments sparked outrage among parents, patients, and the general community. The controversy began after Dr. Propst posted a

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07 Jul 2025 14:43 PM

Houston Pediatrician Fired Over Social Media Post Mocking Texas Flood Victims

A Houston-based pediatrician is no longer employed after a controversial social media post in which she appeared to politicize the devastating Central Texas floods drew widespread criticism from the public and ultimately led to her termination. The physician, Dr. Christina Propst, was a practicing pediatrician at Blue Fish Pediatrics before her now-viral comments sparked outrage among parents, patients, and the general community. The controversy began after Dr. Propst posted a

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Texas Flash Flooding: 24 Dead, Summer Campers Missing in Guadalupe River Disaster

A devastating flash flood struck Texas Hill Country, particularly the Guadalupe River area, resulting in at least 24 confirmed deaths and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp still missing. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall totaling 12 inches, surged through Kerr County, flooding homes, campgrounds, and roads with little to no warning. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, reaching 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overwhelming the area in less than two hours, a

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04 Jul 2025 23:31 PM

Texas Flash Flooding: 24 Dead, Summer Campers Missing in Guadalupe River Disaster

A devastating flash flood struck Texas Hill Country, particularly the Guadalupe River area, resulting in at least 24 confirmed deaths and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp still missing. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall totaling 12 inches, surged through Kerr County, flooding homes, campgrounds, and roads with little to no warning. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, reaching 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overwhelming the area in less than two hours, a

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Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

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Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

Texas Official Admits He Was Asleep During Historic Flooding Crisis

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Texas Senator Pushes for Flood Warning System Upgrades After Deadly Hill Country Flooding

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Texas Flash Flooding: 24 Dead, Summer Campers Missing in Guadalupe River Disaster

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