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Austin, Texas fire chief accused of refusing to send special rescue team to flood zone over $800K dispute with state
The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic ...
Kristi Noem Under Fire As FEMA Officials Blast Her Texas Flood Response
The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas ...
North Texas fire departments head to Central Texas to help with search and rescue efforts
Several search and rescue teams from North Texas fire departments are in central Texas assisting after deadly flooding swept ...
Volunteer Texas fire chief missing after he was swept away responding to rescue call — while cops helplessly watched on
Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Phillips vanished while driving to a water rescue on Saturday ...
Flash flood threat in the Southern Plains as Texas still recovers
The Flood Watch in effect for parts of the southern Plains, including much of Oklahoma and Texas, was expanded southeast this ...
Mobile, Saraland Fire crews arrive in Texas for flood recovery efforts
There is word Saturday morning that emergency crews from the Mobile area, and around Alabama, have now arrived in Texas.The ...
Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer fire chief's vehicle after he was swept away in Texas floods
Harrowing photos show what's left of volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips' emergency vehicle after he was swept away in ...
Governor Ivey sends more Alabama first responders to Texas
More Alabama first responders are en route to the Texas Hill Country after catastrophic floods last weekend. Firefighters from Central Alabama are a part of the second wave of crews.
Fire Chief Was Responding to Rescue When He Went 'Off the Roadway' During Texas Floods. Days Later, He's Still Missing
Michael Phillips, the fire chief for the Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, was responding to a rescue call on the ...
Officer shot and man with rifle killed after exchange of fire at Border Patrol facility in Texas
A 27-year-old man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed Monday morning after exchanging fire with law enforcement ...
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Texas flooding: Austin fire chief accused of denying deployment of firefighters to Kerrville
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker has been accused of denying the deployment of Austin firefighters to help in ...
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State approves $630 million in wildfire legislation following Smokehouse Creek fire
After last year’s devastating Smokehouse Creek fire, Texas lawmakers have passed new wildfire legislation that puts $630 ...