AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Congressman Greg Casar and several other Democratic lawmakers have sent letters to U.S. leaders in the aftermath of deadly Central Texas floods, demanding answers about the federal response.

Between May and June, the Dallas Police Department Fugitive Unit and U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force have taken 197 fugitives into custody. The fugitives have combined criminal histories totaling more than 1,300 arrests.

After outrage from Democrats over Gov. Greg Abbott's call to draw new congressional district lines, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows said Friday they are in "lockstep."

Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims.

“It was like a stomach punch,” Alicia, who lives with her mom and daughters in Houston, Texas, tells PEOPLE exclusively over Zoom. “I mean, it’s heartbreaking already, but then it hits even harder. All these thoughts rush in at once — like, we know her. My kids play with her…”

Hillwood executive Darcy Anderson is representing real estate on the search committee and is slated to be board chair next year.

Texas Super Kings will be up against MI New York in the Challenger at the Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, to book a place in the final. Both teams will be equall

The July 4 Texas Hill Country flash flooding event is the latest to hit the region known as “Flash Flood Alley,” as Texas continues to lead the U.S. in flood-related deaths. The greatest number of flood deaths in the U.