A year after one of the deadliest flood disasters in modern Texas history, Hill Country communities found themselves facing another major flooding emergency. The tragedy drew national attention and prompted intense scrutiny of Texas' emergency warning systems and disaster preparedness. State lawmakers additionally approved funding to help counties deploy warning sirens in vulnerable locations, particularly along rivers and near campsites. TEXAS FLOOD UPDATE: Haunting views from Texas Hill Country as floods strike again just over a year after last year's tragedy. Yet the events also demonstrated that warning sirens and alerts alone cannot fully protect communities facing increasingly severe flood threats in Texas Hill Country.