A shooter opened fire at a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on Monday morning, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. Border Patrol agents and local police helped “neutralize” the shooter, according to the spokesperson. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector, which has six stations along the border, reported that the person is dead. The…
The extreme rainfall and flash flooding that swept through central Texas in the early morning hours of July 4 left local officials and residents stunned by its sudden and deadly ferocity. More than 100 people were killed, including more than two dozen campers and counselors at Camp Mystic, along the banks of the Guadalupe River…
Everything we know so far about the deadly Texas floods – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 104 people are dead and dozens are still missing after devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, which rose rapidly to the height of a two-story building. Maurice…
What warnings were sent out before Texas floods? – CBS News Watch CBS News In the early morning hours of July 4, it only took 45 minutes for the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in some areas. Jason Allen reports on the timeline of warnings that went out to residents prior to the deadly…
Texas families grieve young victims after deadly floods – CBS News Watch CBS News Families are mourning young lives lost in the Texas floods, as a children’s camp community faces heartbreak. Janet Shamlian reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source…
Texas floods expose gaps in emergency warning system – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 104 people were killed after devastating flooding hit central Texas. Karen Hua takes a look at the warning system in Kerr County. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not…
Passengers at some airports across the U.S. no longer have to remove their shoes during regular preflight security checks, two sources familiar with the change confirmed to CBS News on Monday. The change appears to be a phased approach, sources said, and the first airports where the no-shoes requirement is expiring include: Baltimore/Washington International Airport,…
Six months after L.A. wildfires, survivors struggle to rebuild amid insurance battles – CBS News Watch CBS News California Gov. Gavin Newsom marked six months since the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires. The Los Angeles area wildfires started Jan. 7, killed 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Elise Preston looks at the progress to…
Climate scientist explains what made the Texas floods so extreme – CBS News Watch CBS News As rescuers in Texas search for survivors of the deadly flooding, CBS News is learning the worst-hit areas saw 12 inches of rain per hour in the early morning of July 4. For more on why this storm was…
A New Jersey man with the U.S. Coast Guard is being hailed as a hero for helping rescue more than 165 people from the deadly Texas floods. Many of those rescued were girls staying at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, where at least 27 other campers and counselors died in the devastating flash flooding. “It was…
