Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, July 9, 2025:
Bipartisan bill aimed at improving flood warning systems failed to pass
El Paso Democratic Rep. Joe Moody co-authored a bill this legislative session that would’ve funded upgrades to emergency alert systems statewide.
He joins us to discuss what House Bill 13 might have meant for communities hit by disaster and why it didn’t make it to the finish line.
Why rebuilding in flood-prone areas could lead to more disaster
As the Hill Country reels from catastrophic flooding, one civil engineering expert says it’s not just about better warnings – it’s about where we build.
UT Arlington professor Adnan Rajib has been modeling the Guadalupe River’s surge and joins us with more.
Guadalupe River regular shares harrowing flood story
Judy Dale has spent decades celebrating the Fourth of July in the Hill Country. This year’s trip turned terrifying when floodwaters forced a middle-of-the-night evacuation. She shares her experience.
Flooding impacts home for disabled Texans
In Williamson County, floodwaters claimed the life of a caregiver at a home for disabled Texans. Hope House director Dave Gould joins us to share how they’re recovering and keeping residents safe.
Remembering the 1987 Guadalupe River flood
As search and recovery efforts continue after this weekend’s deadly flooding in the Hill Country, some are reminded of a hauntingly similar disaster in 1987, when a bus of teens was swept away near Comfort, Texas.
Frieda Pressler, who responded to that tragedy as an EMS paramedic, now serves as a justice of the peace in Kendall County. She joins us to reflect on what’s changed – and what hasn’t.
Kerrville Folk Festival steps up to help after floods
The Kerrville Folk Festival is known for its music – but right now, its team is focused on helping neighbors in need.
Deb Rouse, executive director of the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, tells the Standard about their on-the-ground relief efforts and how others can help.
All this, plus the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
