Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, July 7, 2025:
Search and rescue efforts continue after catastrophic Hill Country floods
At least 68 people – including 28 children – are confirmed dead after Friday’s devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River.
With more rain forecast and the area still under flood watch, Houston Public Media’s Dominic Anthony Walsh brings us the latest from the Kerrville area:
Flooding leaves at least 11 dead in the Austin area
Severe weather over the weekend also hit the Central Texas metro. At least 11 people have died across Travis, Burnet and Williamson counties.
KUT’s Kailey Hunt reports from Williamson County on the scope of the damage and the recovery ahead.
Could the Kerrville flood have been predicted?
Over the weekend, Texas officials claimed there was no way to anticipate how severe the Guadalupe River flooding would be. Is that true, was there enough time to act, and what made this storm so dangerous?
Meteorologist Matt Lanza, managing editor at Space City Weather, joins us with his insights:
One family’s story of survival
We’ve heard stories of devastation, but the Independence Day floods also came with stories of survival. Presidio County Commissioner David Beebe and his family are grateful to be among that group.
They were gathered at a home on the North Fork of the Guadalupe River on July 4th when the flooding began. He joins us with his family’s story.
Why the Hill Country is known as ‘Flash Flood Alley’
After the catastrophic flooding along the upper Guadalupe River this weekend, many are asking the question: How could this disaster have happened?
Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports on why this area is so susceptible to flash flooding and what can be done to save lives next time.
Texans rally to help after deadly flooding
Texans across the state are stepping up to help flood survivors. That includes grocery giant H-E-B, which has sent trucks full of supplies to the area.
The Texas Newsroom’s Ana Campbell shares how you can help, or how to get help if you’re affected.
More rain on the way for already-flooded Central Texas
As rescue operations continue, forecasters are warning of more rain — and more risk. Saturated ground and swollen rivers mean conditions remain dangerous.
We’ll hear from Mack Morris, meteorologist with the Austin/San Antonio National Weather Service office, about what’s next for the Hill Country and beyond:
All this, plus the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
