Six weeks after second flood, Central Texas officials wait for federal aid
One year after catastrophic flooding, rising water again wreaked havoc on Central Texas. It comes six weeks after Governor Greg Abbott turned to the White House for help.
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One year after catastrophic flooding, rising water again wreaked havoc on Central Texas.
It comes six weeks after Governor Greg Abbott turned to the White House for help.
They need to know that there's going to be additional federal and state support to come in," said William Whitson.
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One year after catastrophic flooding, rising water again wreaked havoc on Central Texas. It comes six weeks after Governor Greg Abbott turned to the White House for help. They need to know that there's going to be additional federal and state support to come in," said William Whitson.
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- In July, the nation watched as history repeated itself.
- Whitson is a senior consultant for the Kerr Together Long-Term Recovery Group.
- Whitson said he's never seen a federal declaration, which would allow individuals access to FEMA aid, take as long as this one.
- In July, Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz cosigned a letter asking for help.
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- This time, those tasked with recovery say progress has stalled in rebuilding and repairing nearly 400 homes and more businesses that were damaged in the 2025 flood as they wait for President Trump to...
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"There are people that they don't know which way to turn. The volunteers after disasters, the resources are beginning to dry up. "The feeling locally is a frustration and despair," he said.
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