Texas lawmakers hear from flash flood survivors

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published July 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM EDT

In Kerrville, Texas, on Thursday, state lawmakers will hear from officials, survivors, and local authorities about the state’s emergency response, just a few weeks after the deadly floods killed more than 130 people.

We get the latest from Blaise Gainey, Texas Capitol reporter with member station KUT.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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