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Texas Hill Country flood victims still paying the price for FEMA’s failures a year later, report says
By Sanford Nowlin at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A year after floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, killing 139 people and upending survivors’ lives, a new report shows more than half of families who applied for federal disaster aid never got it. Released by watchdog group Sabotaging Our Safety (SOS), the analysis blames the Federal Eme...
Key takeaway A year after floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, killing 139 people and upending survivors’ lives, a new report shows more than half of families who applied for federal disaster aid never got it.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents, the struggles of Texas Hill Country flood victims hit close to home, as the community is no stranger to the devastating effects of severe weather. The fact that more than half of families who applied for federal disaster aid were denied assistance is particularly concerning, given the area's own vulnerability to flooding. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is part of a larger region that relies on effective disaster response and recovery efforts. The failures of FEMA's response to the Hill Country floods serve as a warning for local officials and residents to be proactive in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. With the region's history of flooding, it is crucial for Terrell Hills to review its own emergency response plans and ensure that residents are aware of the resources available to them in the event of a disaster.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A year after floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, killing 139 people and upending survivors’ lives, a new report shows more than half of families who applied for federal disaster aid never got it. Released by watchdog group Sabotaging Our Safety (SOS), the analysis blames the Federal Eme...
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