Kylie Siddoway grew up on a Baker County ranch more than 20 miles from a stoplight so naturally she chose to study at a university with more students than her high school.

Residents told state lawmakers about what they’ve lost and the hardships they’re experiencing almost a month after the July 4 disaster devastated the region.

"We need to do better for the people in this community, the people that are suffering," said Alicia Jeffrey Baker who lost her parents and her 11-year-old daughter.

Local officials and people directly impacted by the deadly flooding in early July asked lawmakers to make improvements to the state’s disaster response efforts ...

At least 135 people across Central Texas are confirmed dead, including dozens of children who were attending summer camp in ...