We first reported on this petition to get warning sirens on Saturday and interviewed the woman who started it. Since then, it went 200 signatures to more than 35,00; flood warning systems will likely be addressed in the upcoming special session: change.org/p/petition-for…

A KXAN News review of Kerr County’s most recent 220-page hazard mitigation plan shows officials have known for years flooding was a major threat in the area – and was getting worse. My latest with Matt Grant: bit.ly/44MhYN4 #KXANinvestigates

NEW TODAY: A flood resource recovery center opens today in Leander. It will have showers, charging stations, even counseling: kxan.com/independence-d… #atwx #txwx

LISTEN: KXAN News obtained audio from a call when a firefighter requests a CodeRED alert before the height of the deadly Kerr County flood. My latest with Dalton Huey & Richie Bowes: bit.ly/4ljFesx #KXANinvestigates

State inspection reports for Camp Mystic show the camp had just finished its annual inspection two days before the deadly flash flood. kxan.com/investigations…

Our neighbors in Central Texas and the Hill Country need our help. If you're able to devote either funds or time, here's a list of donation and volunteer options. Let's show our support: kxan.com/news/texas/how…

Following KXAN News’ reporting on Texas’ death investigations, lawmakers look at ways to modernize the state’s system amid legislative challenges and cost concerns. LISTEN: bit.ly/44N0UGC 🎧 #txlege

This month’s deadly floods in Kerr County carry echoes of another Hill Country disaster that took place 38 years ago this week. Some wish those lessons had left the region better prepared. kxan.com/investigations…

NEW: Here’s my latest for KXAN News amid calls for accountability following the deadly flood in Kerr County. #KXANinvestigates bit.ly/4nWdhsG

Deadly July 4th Hill Country floods were “bigger than a 500” year event, Kerr County Engineer Charlie Hastings said. “Everybody wants to blame this on somebody ... We couldn’t have predicted this," he said at today's County Commissioners Court meeting. kxan.com/investigations…

ICYMI: 'We are better than this.' On Wednesday, lawmakers began to address start addressing went wrong during the July 4 flood response and find solutions. kxan.com/investigations…

Former NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad says he's “more and more convinced” National Weather Service budget cuts played a role in the July 4 flood disaster. Lloyd Doggett is now asking for July 2-5 NWS chat/call/shift logs, radar archives to find out. kxan.com/investigations…

Records show the mayor of Kerrville received an invite two days before the deadly July 4 flood to attend a call with state officials briefing area leaders on the weather dangers ahead. My latest with KXAN News’ Matt Grant & Richie Bowes: bit.ly/3IQ1H27 #KXANinvestigates

Top Kerr County leaders asleep during July 4 flood, said it was 'too late' to order evacuation. I asked Mayor Joe Herring if he'd do anything differently. He said he wished he had "superhuman strength" to see the future. My latest from Kerrville: kxan.com/investigations…

Days after Texas lawmakers criticized how Kerr County officials responded to the July 4 flooding, new harsh words were levied Tuesday — this time at Texas’ youth camps. My latest: kxan.com/investigations…

So proud of this group of KXAN News investigators (our digital-first Catalyst unit), winning a National #Murrow from RTDNA for “Excellence in Innovation” for our multi-platform project “A Hanging on Backbone Creek.” Explore our work: kxan.com/backbone-creek #KXANinvestigates

Thank you to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and its leadership for featuring KXAN News investigators’ National #Murrow win so thoughtfully with this writeup: bit.ly/45RWHmE #KXANinvestigates #BackboneCreek RTDNA

Ever heard of the “Rainey Street Ripper” or the “Lady Bird Lake Serial Killer?” Check out my latest for KXAN News with Dalton Huey and Richie Bowes on this Austin lore: bit.ly/47qtJf2 #KXANinvestigates

ICMYI: New laws aimed at improving Texas’ troubled Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund are now in effect after our investigations uncovered turnover, backlogs and months-long delays for victims of violent crimes trying to get help. David Barer kxan.com/investigations…

WATCH: What lessons can Austin learn from the “Rainey Street Ripper” report? Researchers say moving past the idea of a serial killer drowning victims could lead to stronger solutions: bit.ly/47qtJf2 #KXANinvestigates KXAN News #LadyBirdLake