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Texas Flood Tragedy Sparks $7M Communication Upgrade Debate

10/23/2025

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Story summary

A flash flood in Kerr County, Texas this summer killed 25 children at Camp Mystic.
Rescuers faced challenges from a faulty radio system that left areas without reliable coverage.
Kerr County spent $7 million to upgrade.
The Lower Colorado River Authority proposed an alternative with better coverage, a choice The New York Times analyzed as favoring Motorola Solutions.

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Story summary

A flash flood in Kerr County, Texas this summer killed 25 children at Camp Mystic.
Rescuers faced challenges from a faulty radio system that left areas without reliable coverage.
Kerr County spent $7 million to upgrade.
The Lower Colorado River Authority proposed an alternative with better coverage, a choice The New York Times analyzed as favoring Motorola Solutions.