Texas lawmakers’ inaction on flood prevention often hits rural and economically disadvantaged communities the hardest, experts said.

The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents about their concerns.

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights how recent deadly flooding events in Texas and North Carolina have revealed a systemic lack of preparedness. Outdated weather systems and unreliable FEMA flood maps have left communities vulnerable.

The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.

Dozens of Texas parents gathered outside the White House a short time ago, demanding accountability and action.The group set out 27 children’s

For many in Oklahoma, summer means summer camp. But as the flooding tragedy unfolds in Texas, how are camps preparing in case of emergencies?