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USA Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Photos show aftermath of 'catastrophic' flooding in Texas
"All of Texas is impacted by this tragic event," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in an X post on Friday, July 4. As first responders continue what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called a "24/7" rescue effort to find those lost in severe floodwaters along the Guadalupe River, a community remains in disarray, with vehicles overturned, buildings unrecognizable and roads undrivable. As of Saturday, July 5, the death toll following the flooding in and around Kerr County is 27. The deceased consist of 18 adults and nine children, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said. The flooding also led to campers at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp along the Guadalupe River's edge, going missing. As of Saturday morning, there were 27 missing campers from the camp, Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice said. Camp Mystic is in central Texas's Kerr County, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio. A few miles away along the river, another girls' camp said its director was killed in the flooding. The Heart O' the Hills Camp said it was not in session, and most people who were at camp when flooding occurred have been accounted for, but camp officials received word that Director Jane Ragsdale had died. The number of people still missing is unclear, Rice said, adding that officials can't begin to estimate actual numbers since there may have been an uncertain number of people visiting the region on vacation. Five of the confirmed victims are from Harris County, where Houston is located, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. "All of Texas is impacted by this tragic event," Hidalgo wrote in an X post on Friday, July 4. Adding to Hidalgo's sentiment, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told reporters on Friday that his office has been in contact with the White House multiple times. President Donald Trump told state officials, 'Whatever we need, we will have,' Patrick said. Photos show 'catastrophic' flooding in Texas Here are some photos of the devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding, which the National Weather Service said is not over yet, as the system dumping rain over central Texas has slowed as it moves over the state. Contributing: Jeanine Santucci, Joel Shannon, Doyle Rice & Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Piney Point Mayor challenging Lina Hidalgo for Harris County Judge
The Brief Piney Point Mayor challenging Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo in 2026 election An immigrant success story, Dutt came to the U.S. from Hong Kong elevating to successful career as an energy analyst Pledges strong support of law enforcement, fiscal restraint and emphasis on infrastructure if elected HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Piney Point Mayor Aliza Dutt says it is time to force Lina Hidalgo out of office and return common sense and integrity to the post of Harris County Judge. What we know In announcing her candidacy, Dutt touted her record of support for law enforcement and scrupulous stewardship of tax dollars. An immigrant from Hong Kong who came to the U.S. as a child without knowledge of English, Dutt labored in her family's restaurant before elevating to a career in financial journalism and energy sector analysis. "Hard working residents of Harris County don't need to be giving more money to the government, especially when the government is not spending that money wisely. For example, just a few days ago, we're hearing that our County Judge Lina Hidalgo, is spending about $23,000 on a boondoggle in Paris. And here we are telling our deputies we can't pay you the extra $25,000 that you deserve for risking your life and putting your uniform on every day," said Dutt. Why you should care Aside from shortchanging peace officers, Dutt believes Harris County under Hidalgo has squandered tax dollars on progressive initiatives at the expense of fundamental infrastructure, like road repair and flood prevention. "Should the County really be involved with some of these social programs that don't make the lives of Harris County families better? The answer is no. We don't need more bureaucracy. We don't need more red tape. We need more boots on the ground. We need more people working, rolling up their sleeves and getting the job done," said Dutt. What's next Dutt is the first widely known Republican to publicly seek the GOP nomination for County Judge. Other conservative contenders are likely to join the race. The Republican primary is March 3, 2026. The Source FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan spoke with Aliza Dutt on Tuesday.
