Flood Disaster Recovery
Summary
Waco is dealing with some rough weather today, so stay alert and keep your phone handy for local updates. It’s the perfect time to make sure you and your family have a solid plan in case things take a turn for the worse.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The creation of an ESD would introduce a new property tax burden on residents within the district.
Residents of the Lorena area would benefit from more stable and professional emergency response services.
Residents within the proposed district would face an additional tax burden.
Mentions & discussions (17)
Waco emergency crews on alert as heavy rain threat approaches
Waco and McLennan County emergency officials are preparing for potentially heavy rain later this week, coordinating rescue resources and reviewing response plans.
Gov. Abbott announces federal disaster relief approval
Greg Abbott says that President Trump has approved a Public Assistance program to offer assistance to counties affected by July floods.
Waco Fire assist with brush fire
The Waco Fire Department and several other agencies are currently assisting Bellmead with a large brush fire.
Coryell County confronts technology disruption
Coryell County, Texas, is working to restore systems affected by a technology disruption while officials investigate the incident and maintain essential government services.
TEEX's 97th annual Fire School's demo night suffers a flameout
TEEX hosted its 97th annual Fire School over the last two weeks with this week open to municipal fire departments in the state of Texas.
McLennan County works to improve drainage systems after last month's flooding caused damage
McLennan County works to improve drainage systems after last month's flooding caused damage KXXV
Commissioners' Court - Jun 24, 2026
The county is still recovering from major flooding. Extending the disaster declaration helps the county get the money and help it needs to fix damage and keep residents safe.
McLennan County Judge Scott Felton issues disaster declaration in wake of destructive flooding
McLennan County Judge Scott Felton issues disaster declaration in wake of destructive flooding KWTX
Commissioners' Court - May 19, 2026
The Lorena Volunteer Fire Department is asking the county to consider creating an Emergency Service District (ESD) to provide a stable tax-based funding source for fire and EMS services.
‘Ghosts’ of 1953: Improved, tech-assisted awareness one legacy of Waco tornado
It took years if not decades for Waco to recover from 1953, but lessons learned from that and disasters elsewhere mean a different experience should a future tornado strike.
EXPIRED: Tornado WATCH, Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8 p.m. CT for Baylor-Waco Campus, City of Waco, McLennan County, Texas
EXPIRED: Tornado WATCH, Flash Flood Warning in Effect Until 8 p.m. CT for Baylor-Waco Campus, City of Waco, McLennan County, Texas Baylor University
CANCELED: Tornado WATCH in Effect Until 5 p.m. CDT for Waco, McLennan County
CANCELED: Tornado WATCH in Effect Until 5 p.m. CDT for Waco, McLennan County Baylor University
McLennan County bans firework sales, use in disaster declaration
McLennan County bans firework sales, use in disaster declaration KCENTV.com
Tornado WATCH in Effect Until 10 p.m. for Waco, McLennan County
Tornado WATCH in Effect Until 10 p.m. for Waco, McLennan County Baylor University
Regional Infusion Center to open in McLennan County for COVID-19 patients
Regional Infusion Center to open in McLennan County for COVID-19 patients KXXV
UPDATE: 15 new cases of COVID-19 in McLennan County, 178 total - KWKT
UPDATE: 15 new cases of COVID-19 in McLennan County, 178 total KWKT - FOX 44
Waco disaster declaration, shelter in place order extended for 2 weeks
Waco disaster declaration, shelter in place order extended for 2 weeks KWTX
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