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Austin Fire Chief defends response

Austin Fire Chief Under Mounting Pressure Over Delayed Flood Response

Flash floods in Texas killed more than 100 people over the holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp.

Austin American-Statesman · 20h

Austin fire chief faces no confidence vote over delayed Kerr County flood response.

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker said he was unaware of early mutual aid requests and "absolutely will not step aside" regardless of the vote outcome.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 11h

Austin firefighter's union plans 'no confidence' vote after chief's response to Kerrville floods

The Austin Firefighter's Association says Chief Joel Baker delayed sending help to Kerrville, Texas, after the area was hit by deadly floods.

Over 300 pets overwhelm Austin area shelters

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 52m

Texas weather: Flood advisory in effect for Austin area

A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Austin/Travis County area and parts of Williamson County until tonight (July 8).

Austin American-Statesman · 5h

Over 300 pets overwhelm Austin area shelters after devastating Texas floods. How to help

Austin shelters and wildlife rescues unite to save hundreds of animals displaced by Texas floods. See how the community is stepping up.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

Austin Pets Alive! shelter races to rescue animals from Texas flood

Austin Pets Alive!, a non-profit pet shelter, is leading efforts to rescue and reunite pets with their owners after devastating Texas floods.

Texas, Flash flood and NWS Weather Prediction Center

The Boston Globe · 1h

Texas governor says at least 160 people are still missing after deadly floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday that many of those who are not accounted for were staying in state’s Hill Country but did not register at a camp or hotel.

WUSA9 · 55m

Texas Floods: A timeline of NWS alerts

July 3, 2025 (~1:18 p.m. CDT): A Flood Watch was issued for south-central Texas, including Kerr County, based on radar and model data predicting heavy rainfall through 7 a.m. on July 4. The watch highlighted the risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas and along rivers.

The Morning Call · 35m

FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

Regardless, the process cannot create storms out of thin air. Ken Leppert, an associate professor of atmospheric science at the University of Louisiana Monroe, said it “had absolutely nothing” to do with the flash floods in Texas.

KUT3h

Here's what we know about the flood victims from the Austin area

At least 14 people in the Austin area were killed by floodwaters over the July Fourth weekend. Others from the area died in the flooding in Kerr County.

ABC4 Utah on MSN51m

Best Friends to fly 150 pets out of flood-impacted areas in Texas, 75 coming to Utah

Following the devastating floods in Texas that have claimed over 100 lives, Best Friends Animal Society, Austin Pets Alive!, ...

11hon MSN

LIVE BLOG: Flood recovery underway as searches continue for 5th day

Tuesday marks five days since flash floods in Central Texas that killed more than 100 people. As survivors begin recovery ...

KUT7m

‘More salvageable than you imagine’: Flood-damaged heirlooms might be saved if you take these steps

A preservation expert says many people would be surprised by how many paper goods can come back from water damage.

Austin area devastated by floods: 8 dead, 18 missing as communities rally to rebuild

At least eight people have died and about 18 are missing in the Austin area after devastating flash floods swept through ...

18hon MSN

4 dead, 2 missing in Burnet County flooding; Volunteer fire chief still missing

First responders in Burnet County are operating in full effect Saturday with nearly 20 water rescues underway as flood waters ...

KUT7h

Officials warn of public health and storm runoff risks from heavy rains and flooding

While the storms’ full environmental impacts may take weeks to assess, Austin-area officials warn they could be serious and ...

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