The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.

Alert fatigue may have led some residents to ignore warnings. Spotty cell service also could have kept some alerts from coming in at all.

Although Kerr County has secured a federal disaster declaration, Austin-area flood survivors are awaiting federal aid.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

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The Austin-based burger chain said it was able to make the significant contribution due to the community's support.

Under President Donald J. Trump's Major Disaster Declaration, workers and self-employed people in Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties who have been unable to work due to damage from devastating flooding may be eligible for DUA benefits.

Austin Pets Alive! and Kerrville Pets Alive! rescued and reunited five cats with their families, after the pets got separated from their owners during the July 4 flooding in Central Texas.