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Widely scattered showers and storms remain possible for Wednesday afternoon. It will be tame in comparison to what we picked up over the weekend, but some localized flooding is a potential threat due to our already over-saturated soil. Highs will be in the low 90s.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Authorities deflect questions about weather monitoring during deadly Texas floods
Authorities leading the search for victims of the devastating flooding in Texas deflected intensifying questions Tuesday about who was responsible for monitoring the weather that killed more than 100 people and warning that flash floods were barreling toward camps and homes.
Local officials in Kerr County, where searchers have found 87 bodies, said their priority is finding victims, not reviewing what happened in the hours before the floods inundated the state’s Hill Country.
2. Kerrville flood survivor shares his story
The fallout from the devastating floods in Kerr County continues to mount. Every day, more stories of those who survived, and those who didn’t, come clearer into focus.
One survivor, who was visiting family along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, recounted what it was like that fateful night when the deadly storms rolled in.
3. Attorney General Ken Paxton issues warning about potential flood scams
Following deadly floodwaters that killed over 100 people and as support pours in from across the country, Texas state officials are warning of potential fraud schemes.
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a consumer alert on Monday to protect Texans against those looking to take advantage of the flooding by perpetrating scams.
Notes for Tomorrow
Wednesday, July 9
- U.S. 50% EU tariffs set to begin after delay, alongside decision on UK steel tariffs
- Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes and economic forecast published
- Manufacturing World Tokyo trade show
In Case You Missed It
A Camp Mystic sign is seen near the entrance to the establishment along the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, Saturday, July 5, 2025, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
After Texas floods that killed campers, here’s what to consider when sending your kids to camp
Death and destruction at a venerable Texas summer camp might have parents wondering about the risks of sending their kids away to any camp, even if it’s in a much different setting and less vulnerable to a natural disaster.
The stunning flood that killed more than two dozen campers and counselors along a river at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country was the result of extraordinary rain and walls of water. Nonetheless, experts agree that information about how a camp plans for emergencies is just as important as the lunch menu and the times to go swimming.