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Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987

At least 110 people have died in the catastrophic flooding in Texas.
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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas.
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ABC News Live Prime: July 8, 2025

Over 100 dead in Texas from catastrophic floods; questions grow over Texas flood warning system; TSA ends “shoes-off” policy; Michael C. Hall talks “Dexter: Resurrection.”
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: July 8, 2025
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His son is one of the 173 missing after Texas floods. He's not giving up the search

'We are proceeding as if this is a recovery not a rescue,' says Thad Heartfield.
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Thad Heartfield and son Aiden, 22, are seen in this photo.
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What would it take for Elon Musk to create a new political party in America?

The billionaire told followers his new party will "give you back your freedom."
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Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
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Inside the United Cajun Navy’s recovery mission

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is on the ground with volunteer K-9 handlers searching through debris for the dozens missing in the Texas hill country after the devastating floods.
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VIDEO: Inside the United Cajun Navy’s recovery mission
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Expert shares life-saving tips during weather emergencies

Cheryl Nelson, an expert in natural disaster & travel preparedness, shares with ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos the various ways one can prepare ahead of an unexpected weather emergency.
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VIDEO: Expert shares life-saving tips during weather emergencies
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Newsom slams Trump admin during South Carolina tour: 'America in reverse'

Newsom made the comments on a two-day tour of rural counties in South Carolina.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., speaks to a crowd gathered at an event space during a two-day swing through South Carolina on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Bennettsville, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)
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A father’s desperate search for missing son in Texas floods

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is on the ground in Kerr County, Texas, where a father is sifting through remnants of his home in an attempt to recover his son.
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VIDEO: A father’s desperate search for missing son in Texas floods
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Bus driver recounts evacuating campers from Camp Mystic amid flooding

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is on the ground in Texas speaking with those affected by the catastrophic floods, including a bus driver, Geri White, who helped evacuate campers from Camp Mystic.
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VIDEO: Bus driver recounts evacuating campers from Camp Mystic amid flooding
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Missing paddleboarder found dead, police search for killer

The paddleboarder's manner of death has not been released.
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Crawford pond in Union, Maine.
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Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that the Transportation Safety Administration's nearly two-decade mandate for passengers to remove their shoes at screening is over.
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VIDEO: Homeland Security ends mandatory shoe removal at airport screening
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Texas flooding impact on local businesses

Lake House Restaurant owner Mark Armstrong discusses the impact the catastrophic flooding in Texas has had on his community and business.
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VIDEO: Texas flooding impact on local businesses
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Kerr County plan labeled flash flooding 'highly likely' with 'major' impact

The emergency response plan was approved and signed in November 2015.
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A crew of firefighters from Ciudad Acuna, left, aid in search and rescue efforts near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his family was saved from Texas flooding

"By the grace of God, my family was safe," the governor said.
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks during "Fox & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on October 10, 2024 in New York City.  (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
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Archive: Texas flood kills 10 teenagers in 1987

A look back to July 17, 1987, when the Guadalupe River flooded around Comfort, Texas.
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A look back to July 17, 1987, when the Guadalupe River flooded around Comfort, Texas.
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Gov. Abbott gives update on deadly Texas floods after aerial tour

There are 161 known people missing in hard-hit Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott said. About 12 are missing in other counties, he said.
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VIDEO: Gov. Abbott gives update on deadly Texas floods after aerial tour
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Texas flooding: Portraits of the victims from 'hero' dad to 8-year-old twins

More than 100 people have died during the devastating flash flooding in Texas.
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Texas flood victims, Hanna Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence, Julian Ryan, Jane Ragsdale, Chloe Childress and Dick Eastland.
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Netanyahu will be at White House again to talk Gaza, Trump says

President Donald Trump said during his Cabinet meeting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will return to the White House on Tuesday evening to discuss Gaza.
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VIDEO: Netanyahu will be at White House again to talk Gaza, Trump says
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Rescue and recovery efforts ongoing in Texas after floods

ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman is at one location along the Guadalupe River where officials are performing rescue and recovery missions.
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Rescue and recovery efforts ongoing in Texas after floods
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Judge presses DOJ on El Salvador's claim that CECOT detainees are under US authority

The DOJ says diplomatic discussions are needed to return a Venezuelan detainee.
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Prison officers stand guard a cell block at maximum security penitentiary Center for the Compulsory Housing of Terrorism, April 4, 2025 in Tecoluca, San Vicente, El Salvador.
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Man shares emotional search for missing parents after devastating floods

Robert Brake Jr. has looked for his parents since their cabin was washed away.
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Joni Kay Brake and Robert Brake Sr. are missing in the Texas floods.
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Running with the bulls at Pamplona's famous San Fermín festival kicks off

Thousands of daredevils took part in the opening run of the San Fermín festival Monday which features a run through the streets with charging bulls.
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VIDEO: Running with the bulls at Pamplona's famous San Fermín festival kicks off
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'I felt so helpless,' says daughter-in-law of Texas flood survivor

Emily Hasse detailed her father-in-law's escape from his truck during the deadly flooding in Texas.
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VIDEO: 'I felt so helpless,' says daughter-in-law of Texas flood survivor
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing date hearing unexpectedly adjourned

Defense attorneys were asking the judge to set an earlier date.
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Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
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Deadly floods at Camp Mystic: How the tragedy compares to a similar event in 1987

The Guadalupe River Flood killed 10 teenagers in July 1987.
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Search teams continue searching for flood victims in the aftermath of deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas, July 7, 2025.
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United Cajun Navy continues recovery efforts following deadly Texas flooding

Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, discusses the ongoing recovery efforts following the flooding in Texas and how people can help support those impacted.
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VIDEO: United Cajun Navy continues recovery efforts following deadly Texas flooding
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Paddleboarder's disappearance being investigated as murder

A missing paddleboarder was found dead in what is now considered a murder, officials said.
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Paddleboarder's disappearance being investigated as murder
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Man shares his emotional search for his missing parents following Texas flooding

Robert Brake Jr. is traversing piles of debris, desperately searching for his parents who have been missing since their cabin washed away on Friday during the devastating flooding in Texas.
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Video: Man shares his emotional search for his missing parents following Texas flooding
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Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

More than 100 people are dead as heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding.
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A search and rescue team looks for people near a damaged building at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, July 7, 2025.
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Man arrested after attempting to kidnap 6-year-old in Coney Island: Police

Jonathan Robalino has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping.
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Jonathan Robalino, 36, was detained on attempted abduction.
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Fatal crash on I-95: Good Samaritan dies trying to rescue turtle

A two-vehicle crash left a man dead after roadside rescue went wrong.
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A 77-year-old man died while trying to save a turtle on Florida's I-95
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‘We cry with them’: Chaplain on comforting Texas families with missing children

United Cajun Navy’s Chaplain Tony Dickey says it’s a “blessing” to be with people whose loved ones are missing in the Texas flood zone.
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‘We cry with them’: Chaplain on comforting Texas families with missing children
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10 arrested after ambush on Texas ICE detention facility, officials say

Officials announced on Monday that 10 people were arrested for engaging in a "planned ambush" on an ICE detention facility in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday.
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Video: 10 arrested after ambush on Texas ICE detention facility, officials say
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Texas communities gather to support rescue efforts

Tim Thomason, founder of Blind Faith Foundation in Kerrville, Texas, discusses his organization’s role in feeding and caring for first responders.
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Texas communities gather to support rescue efforts
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Parents of 6-year-old chase down alleged kidnapper, save son

Police charged 36-year-old Jonathan Robalino with assault and attempted kidnapping in an incident that unfolded on the streets of Coney Island.
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Police charged 36-year-old Jonathan Robalino with assault and attempted kidnapping in an incident that unfolded on the streets of Coney Island.
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TSA to end shoes-off policy for airport security screening

TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.
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TSA will allow passengers to keep their shoes on when they go through the general security line at many major airports across the country.
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Family of 4 killed after small plane crashes in North Carolina

A family of four, including two young children, was killed on Monday in a small plane crash in North Carolina, according to officials.
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A family of four, including two young children, was killed on Monday in a small plane crash in North Carolina, according to officials.
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Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
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State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending flash flooding.
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Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

"There should have been sirens here," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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A volunteer aids in search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
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Judge's recommendation rejects bid to dismiss case against Milwaukee judge

Judge Hannah Dugan, 65, was arrested in May.
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, charged with obstructing an immigration arrest, leaves after appearing in court, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. May 15, 2025.
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the public spotlight

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed three years on the bench and her book "Lovely One" with ABC News’ Linsey Davis during a wide-ranging conversation at the Global Black Economic Forum.
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VIDEO: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the public spotlight
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Passengers will no longer have to take their shoes off at the airport

The agency first began requiring passengers to take their shoes off in 2006.
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Air travelers go though TSA security at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA, May 7, 2025.
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Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential flood warning system

For nearly a decade, flooding concerns have been raised at public meetings.
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Crews work to clear debris from the Cade Loop bridge along the Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
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Some ex-Texas county officials thought phone calls, not sirens, would be OK in flood

Some former Kerr County officials supported "river calling" for flood warnings.
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Vehicles are seen after they were washed away along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
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ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 7, 2025

Death toll rises in Texas floods; Trump and Netanyahu meet amid ceasefire talks; Justice Ketanji Brown Johnson discusses the court and the country.
July 07
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 7, 2025
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10 arrested after ambush on Texas ICE detention facility, officials say

The incident occurred in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4.
July 07
Officials announced on Monday that 10 people were arrested for engaging in a "planned ambush" on an ICE detention facility in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday.
July 07

Planned Parenthood sues Trump admin, saying it is targeted by provision in megabill

A federal judge has temporarily paused the provision from going into effect.
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Planned Parenthood on Newtown Road in Virginia Beach, April 24, 2025.
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United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, discussing the extent of the flooding in Texas and how people can help support those impacted.
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VIDEO: United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas