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Central Texas Floods: 132 Lives Lost, Food Crisis Looms

7/16/2025

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On July 4th, Central Texas was devastated by torrential rains that triggered flash floods, claiming at least 132 lives. This tragedy underscored the dire consequences of funding cuts to food assistance programs, leaving food banks overwhelmed as over 5 million Texans grapple with food insecurity, worsened by the economic fallout of the disaster.

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On July 4th, Central Texas was devastated by torrential rains that triggered flash floods, claiming at least 132 lives. This tragedy underscored the dire consequences of funding cuts to food assistance programs, leaving food banks overwhelmed as over 5 million Texans grapple with food insecurity, worsened by the economic fallout of the disaster.