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Jul 2025
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Did the Texas Floods Have to Be This Dea...

The New York Times
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A little over a week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, the death toll has reached more than 130 people — and the search for the missing continues. In the aftermath of the disaster, there have been mounting questions about how local officials handled the critical hours before and after the storm. Today, we look at the missed opportunities that m ... Show More
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