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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.

Two days before deadly Central Texas floods killed at least 27 people at Camp Mystic, a state inspector certified that it had ...

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.

At least 13 fatalities were reported Friday as devastating floods slammed Texas' hill country with water rescues taking place ...