Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy

There is growing concern about rapidly rising creeks and rivers across the Texas Hill Country following hours of torrential rain.
By KABC at ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · · 1 min read

There is growing concern about rapidly rising creeks and rivers across the Texas Hill Country following hours of torrential rain.
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