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Officials in Kerrville begin to assess damage as floodwaters recede

In Kerr County, local officials say they have all the resources, equipment, food and personnel they need, but with constantly changing numbers of people still missing, search and rescue teams continue to slog thru the debris of what is almost certain to go down as one of the deadliest natural disasters in state history.

The Texas Newsroom’s Paul Flahive reports on the deep cultural imprint of Camp Mystic, a 99-year-old Christian girls camp that sits along the banks of the Guadalupe River – directly in the path of deadly flooding.

Contaminated water, mosquito-borne illnesses, and piles of debris are raising new concerns in flood-affected areas.

Also: How to save precious items damaged by floodwater.

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 26, 2024

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