Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.

Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill in the regular legislative session that would have improved local governments’ emergency communications infrastructure.

During a press conference today, Congressman Al Green remarked on a letter by Department of Justice warning Texas that certain districts are products of "racial gerrymandering" and thus must be redrawn.

The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management deployed a specialized two-person team to assist Texas in its flood recovery efforts, according to a Friday news release from the agency.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday defended FEMA's response to deadly floods in Texas last week, saying her agency acted swiftly and that Texas officials had praised the administration's actions.

Kristi Noem detailed how the federal government deployed resources and funds to Texas flood victims, signaling fundamental changes to FEMA under the Trump administration.

Rivers across central Texas, the Concho Valley and Hill County are rising after another night of heavy rain touched off flash floods, just over a week after the area was devastated by a July 4 deluge that killed at least 120 people and left many more missing.