Ms. McKay is a war and humanitarian-focused international correspondent and author of 'Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield,' 'Afghanistan: The End of the US Footprint and Rise of the Taliban Rule,' and 'The Dictator's Wife.'

The first bills related to revamping disaster preparedness in the aftermath of the deadly flooding have been filed.

Infrastructure related to flooding and other disasters must be treated as the top priority during the Texas Legislature’s special session that starts

Texas’ first special session of 2025 starts Monday, during which state lawmakers will consider new congressional maps approve the proposal. Michael Li, senior counsel at

Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for a special legislative session to address the recent deadly flooding in Texas.

Explore how Lancaster County braces for future floods amid storm devastation and concerns over outdated warning systems.

Gavin Newsom's warning to Donald Trump over plan for Texas Republicans

The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents about their concerns.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows have assembled a select committee to take up a warning system after the deadly July 4 flood.

In response to the deadly flash floods in Texas, King County leaders are taking proactive measures to prevent a similar disaster.

As the storm system intensified overnight, rainfall totals surged beyond predictions, overwhelming the area’s rivers, creeks, and storm drainage systems.