/tags/texas-public-radio Texas Public Radio en-US Copyright Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:54:22 GMT /2025-07-07/live-updates-at-least-68-people-died-in-guadalupe-river-flood-camp-mystic-mourns-27-lost-campers-counselors In a statement, camp officials wrote: 'Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe River. Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly.' Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:54:22 GMT /2025-07-07/live-updates-at-least-68-people-died-in-guadalupe-river-flood-camp-mystic-mourns-27-lost-campers-counselors TPR Staff /news/2025-07-06/what-is-flash-flood-alley-and-what-do-texans-in-its-path-face Central Texas is one of the most dangerous regions in the U.S. for flash flooding. Here's why. Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:46:00 GMT /news/2025-07-06/what-is-flash-flood-alley-and-what-do-texans-in-its-path-face Ana Campbell | The Texas Newsroom /news/2025-07-05/my-favorite-place-in-the-entire-world-camp-mystic-inspired-generations-of-texas-women Nearly 30 campers at the 99-year-old Hill Country institution are still missing after flooding devastated the area on Friday. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:07:46 GMT /news/2025-07-05/my-favorite-place-in-the-entire-world-camp-mystic-inspired-generations-of-texas-women Paul Flahive /news/2025-07-05/her-dad-was-missing-in-hunt-a-local-facebook-page-gave-her-hope-while-he-was-located Social media has played an increasingly larger role in communicating information during catastrophic weather events. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:59:41 GMT /news/2025-07-05/her-dad-was-missing-in-hunt-a-local-facebook-page-gave-her-hope-while-he-was-located Ana Campbell | The Texas Newsroom /environment-nature/2025-07-05/several-north-texas-children-and-family-members-missing-following-kerr-county-floods At least 68 people died after Friday's flash flood in Kerr County, according to county and state leaders. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:14:17 GMT /environment-nature/2025-07-05/several-north-texas-children-and-family-members-missing-following-kerr-county-floods Penelope Rivera /news/2025-07-05/guadalupe-river-flood-how-to-help-and-how-to-find-help Several groups have mobilized to offer assistance to people affected by the Guadalupe River floods. Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:11:17 GMT /news/2025-07-05/guadalupe-river-flood-how-to-help-and-how-to-find-help TPR Staff /texas-news/2025-05-14/fact-checking-gov-abbotts-claim-that-public-schools-have-an-all-time-high-of-15k-per-student During his full-throttle push to pass private school vouchers this legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott repeatedly claimed that funding for public schools 'is at an all-time high.' A TPR fact-check found that to be misleading, based on an analysis of state data and expert interviews. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:19 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-14/fact-checking-gov-abbotts-claim-that-public-schools-have-an-all-time-high-of-15k-per-student Camille Phillips /texas-news/2025-04-10/texas-left-more-children-in-dangerous-homes-while-cutting-services-tragedy-followed Despite rising deaths, Texas limited safety services and enshrined laws that made it harder to remove a child. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:41:21 GMT /texas-news/2025-04-10/texas-left-more-children-in-dangerous-homes-while-cutting-services-tragedy-followed Paul Flahive /health-wellness/2025-01-03/a-new-study-shows-smartphone-app-can-help-reduce-opioid-use-and-retain-patients-for-treatment A new app is being used in combination with medication to help reduce opioid use, according to a study from UT Health San Antonio. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:21:53 GMT /health-wellness/2025-01-03/a-new-study-shows-smartphone-app-can-help-reduce-opioid-use-and-retain-patients-for-treatment Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Special educators are more likely to experience violence or aggression from students. That can make hiring a challenge, at a time when schools nationwide are struggling to fill these positions. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:39:18 GMT /education/2024-12-05/how-a-staffing-shortage-can-make-special-education-jobs-more-dangerous Camille Phillips