Kerr County, flooding
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The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert system before the July 4 Hill
Mike Richards has been aiding recovery efforts after floods in Kerr County, finding 10 bodies on his property and searching for more despite the emotional toll.
Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.
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.
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.
The Texas Legislature is scheduled to convene Monday for a special session, which now includes flood-related issues.