MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough tore into Texas officials for ignoring “very clear signals” about their antiquated flood warning system. As the death toll from catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River last weekend continues to climb,

Some Kerr County leaders say they’re taking accountability for concerns about what warnings went out in the hours before the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country. It comes as the outpouring of support into the area is not slowing down,

Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick provided an update on the state’s response to the severe flooding in Kerrville, while Mayor Joe Herring Jr. expressed frustration at

Kerrville also has failed to obtain a siren system to raise alerts during flash floods, according to news reports — something that neither taxpayers nor the state have so far been willing to spring for.

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

Austin's firefighters union approved a vote of no-confidence in Chief Joel Baker on Friday. The Austin Firefighters Union overwhelmingly approved a vote of no-confidence in the fire chief Friday over a department policy members said prevented first responders from helping out ahead of the historic Hill Country floods.

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring scolded reporters for shouting questions during a press conference. He then responded to NBC News' Morgan Chesky's question about why a flood warning system had not gone into place despite past county discussions.

Holding back emotion, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. said he never received an individual warning before floodwaters surged into his city, killing dozens and leaving families shattered.

Kerr County officials rejected federal aid in 2021 that could have funded flood sirens, citing political objections.

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. criticized state officials for poor communication during devastating Central Texas floods.

NBC News’ Morgan Chesky asks Kerrville, Texas, Mayor Joe Herring Jr. about records showing that the concept of flood warnings had been discussed at least two dozen times by Kerr County.