Emergency Response

Texas Tech University Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt has released a statement regarding this week’s temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play in the 2026 season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. Officials in Kerr County say they need an additional $85 million to wrap up recovery efforts following last year's floods. Texas Public Radio's Marian Navarro reports funding from the Texas Legislature and other sources is still needed to build emergency capacity.

Reporters been following survivors as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of one of the deadliest floods in state history.

At least six of the victims in Texas were children. Nationally, the storm has reportedly killed at least 50 people.

Reporters from across the NPR Network are covering the storm in each state — the impact and how officials are responding.

Thousands of employees whose contracts end this year will lose their jobs, FEMA managers said at personnel meetings this week. The cuts could hobble the nation's disaster agency.