Texas Flood Recovery Stalls | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 2m

Six weeks after catastrophic flooding hit southwest Texas, communities like Uvalde and Kerr Counties are still stranded without federal disaster aid—despite urgent needs for road repairs, housing, and vehicle restoration. While emergency funds moved quickly, long-term recovery funding remains stalled, echoing a troubling trend under this administration: slower approval times and higher denial rates compared to past presidencies. Without federal support, residents risk unsafe living conditions, and local governments face crippling uncertainty over infrastructure costs. Rural areas, already…