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President Trump told reporters Monday that he planned to visit Texas on Friday after deadly flash floods swept through central Texas over the weekend. At least 100 people are dead across six counties, including more than two dozen counselors and young campers from a Christian summer camp for girls. ÐÔÊӽ紫ýœThat was a terrible event, terrible...

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NEW ORLEANS ÐÔÊӽ紫ý”  A Louisiana college student is being recognized for her bravery after helping lead 14 campers to safety during the catastrophic flash flooding that killed dozens in central Texas.Governor Jeff Landry praised Emma Foltz of Alexandria, a rising senior at Louisiana Tech University, for her quick thinking and courage under extreme pressure.

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