The risk of the catastrophic flooding that struck Texas Hill Country as people slept on July 4 and left at least 120 dead was potentially underestimated by federal authorities, according to

"But without investment and urgency, they remain ideas on paper — until the next flood turns them into regrets. The River Will Rise Again. That’s not fear. It’s fact."

As communities across Central Texas reel from the deadly floods that devastated Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country towns, Fox 29 Chief Meteoro

A brutal search for survivors is still underway in Texas after catastrophic floods claimed the lives of at least 120 people. The tragedy has left people questioning our nation's disaster preparedness as the federal government makes cuts to weather agencies.

This week’s Fresh Take features the latest on the Texas floods and how leaders can prepare for climate emergencies, why M&Ms prefers artificial food dyes and more.

Officials emphasize the need for emergency preparedness, recommending weather radios for receiving vital updates.

In Kerr County, home to youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday afternoon. Fatalities in nearby counties brought the total number of deaths to 79 as of Sunday evening.

The Trump administration pushed back Sunday on criticism of the National Weather Service's initial forecasting and its staffing levels ahead Central Texas' catastrophic flooding.