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The final missing Camp Mystic counselor, Katherine Ferruzzo, was found deceased after a devastating July Fourth flood in Texas.
Hundreds gathered at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in River Oaks on Thursday to celebrate the lives of four Burgess family members who died in the devastating Hill Country floods earlier this month.
Controversy erupted after a fundraiser for Sade Perkins, a former Houston official who made racial comments about the 27 girls who died in Camp Mystic floods.
Professional crisis communicators watched the news conferences with dismay. Deflecting blame is not helpful if politicians want to build trust with the public, they say.
In the room, children painted, wrote postcards and created artwork, all while supported by mental health professionals and volunteers.
The Houston-based pediatrician who said those impacted by the Texas flash floods "got what they voted for" has issued a public apology following widespread backlash.
Big 12 coaches and administrators made sure to recognize the victims of Texas floods before talking about upcoming football season
Republican state lawmakers say considering redistricting is fulfilling their constitutional obligation because Gov. Greg Abbott included it on the session agenda.
Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.