Texas Flood Rescue Pauses Reveal Stark Failures in Early Warning and Emergency Preparedness

As catastrophic flooding continues ravaging central Texas, the tragic toll of at least 132 confirmed deaths only scratches the surface of a crisis worsened by bureaucratic failures that raise serious questions about local preparedness and government accountability.The gruesome pause in search and rescue missions along the Guadalupe River — prompted by fresh rains — lays bare the vulnerabilities that put American families in harm’s way. While Mother Nature’s fury is undeniable, how much of this disaster was magnified by human error? Kerr County officials faced scrutiny for failing to provide timely alerts on July 4 when rampaging floodwaters surged overnight....