Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month. Under the current GOP-drawn Texas map,

Local leaders have expressed the need for a formal flood warning system for a long time.

Following the disaster, which claimed the lives of 27 campers at a riverfront youth camp, citizens criticized an apparent lack of prior notice.

At least 109 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott says at least 109 people are dead and 161 people are still missing due to the catastrophic flooding that ravaged the Texas Hill Country.