Texas Local Officials Grilled Over Response to Deadly Floods
The news article discusses a hearing held by Texas lawmakers and the lieutenant governor, where local officials were questioned about their response to the deadly floods that occurred over the 4th of July weekend. The floods resulted in the deaths of over 160 people, including 37 children, across the state's Hill Country region. The officials were pressed to explain their handling of the situation, and questions were raised about the chain of command and delays in issuing public alerts. The hearing aimed to understand the decision-making process and identify any potential shortcomings in the emergency response, in order to improve preparedness and response for future natural disasters.
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