by Oui
Mon Jul 7th, 2025 at 08:29:20 AM EST
Master BS deflecting blame to others ... ... anyone still trust this maniac?
'100-year catastrophe': Trump deflects blame, calls Texas flash flood 'Biden setup' as toll crosses 80 | WION News |
President Trump answered questions about the deadly flooding in Central Texas, including accusations that federal cuts impacted the prediction of the event.
San Antonio picked my headline ...
Trump's DOGE cuts are a Texas-sized disaster | San Antonio News |
Reckless agency layoffs and the dismantling of federal relief programs could leave the Lone Star State in peril.
President Donald Trump's commitment to "energy dominance" would seem to be good news for the Texas economy. But in the administration's reversal of environmental policies -- including via the chaos of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) trashing federal agencies -- it is easy to overlook changes that are of particular importance for the state.
Federal resources for managing climate-augmented weather disasters are being wiped out, and crucial information about future risks is being destroyed or degraded. Meanwhile, state leaders stand by while denying the seriousness of climate change as a driver of these events -- and the threat this poses to the state economy.
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'Please pray': Texas official gets emotional amid flooding
People pray near Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 6, 2025, following severe flash flooding that occurred during the July 4 holiday weekend. Rescuers in Texas raced against time Sunday to find dozens of missing people, including children.
Camp Mystic devastated by wall of water and debris
Camp Mystic is a private Christian summer camp for girls. Established in 1926, Mystic is nestled among cypress, live oak, and pecan trees in the hill country of west-central Texas on the banks of the beautiful Guadalupe River. Mystic is located near the geographical center of Texas, 18 miles northwest of Kerrville. The staff at Mystic strives to provide young girls with a wholesome Christian atmosphere in which they can develop outstanding personal qualities and self-esteem.
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Texas National Guard Doing an Amazing Job
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Number of Deaths Still Rising in Flood Disaster
Live updates: At least 68 people have died in Guadalupe River flooding | Texas Public Radio |
The state has deployed hundreds of search-and-rescue personnel and more than a dozen helicopters to the region, with a focus on boys and girls summer camps, parks and low-lying areas. Boats raced along the Guadalupe on Saturday looking for survivors on the riverbanks and in trees. First responders set up aid stations for residents who had lost or damaged homes.
Warning of a flash flood
Frustration and anger began to grow among members of the public as their grief deepened. Some are asking if they received adequate warning of the flash flood on Friday.
On July 3, the NWS issued a flood watch for the Hill Country, forecasting up to seven inches of rain overnight. Totals reached up to 12 inches in some areas -- far exceeding the initial forecasts -- which swelled the Guadalupe River by 20 feet in less than two hours.
'People underestimate Mother Nature all the time'
By Saturday afternoon, people strolled along the riverbank and water crossings to view for themselves the malevolent power of water.
Some gingerly stepped over branches, pieces of concrete and other wreckage to get closer looks at a pickup truck half submerged in muck and bent like a neglected toy. Children waded in muddy puddles. Nearby brush and trees were filled with flotsam, including shreds of black plastic sheeting and metal shards. A soaked U.S. flag was crumpled among the branches, its vibrant colors contrasting with the greens and browns of the broken vegetation surrounding it.
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