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The flood in Hunt, Texas, claims the life of 19-year-old camp counselor Chloe Childress, causing grief in the community.

At least 108 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 87 deaths, including 30 children. President Donald Trump signed a ...

Five days after deadly floods struck central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still ...

The family of Clark Hunt, the chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, is mourning the loss of a 9-year-old cousin, Janie ...

A man conducts a search near the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Devastating floods swept ...

My family — like so many others — suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss,” the musician said in a statement.

Friday was the last time a missing person was found alive in Kerr County, according to authorities. But search crews continue ...