Texas Flood Tragedy Exposes Costly Failures in Emergency Warnings and Political Priorities

The devastating floods that swept through Texas Hill Country on July 4 were not merely a natural disaster but a stark revelation of systemic failure—one where bureaucratic inertia and political gamesmanship combined to cost at least 135 lives. As Texas lawmakers commence an investigation into this catastrophe, the glaring absence of timely warnings along the Guadalupe River stands out as a tragic symbol of misplaced priorities.Why Were Warnings Missed, and Who Pays the Price?In Kerr County alone, where Camp Mystic lost 27 children and counselors to the floodwaters, no river warning system existed despite repeated opportunities for funding by state...