Flooding threat in south Texas prompts Nebraska Task Force 1 to relocate, activate response plan

Team includes personnel from Lincoln, Omaha, Papillion and Council Bluffs

July 21, 2026Updated: July 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Flooding threat in south Texas prompts Nebraska Task Force 1 to relocate, activate response plan

The Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TFA) has been activated as days of pounding rain caused dangerous flooding in Texas.Photo courtesy (10/11)

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

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State

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Flooding threat in south Texas prompts Nebraska Task Force 1 to relocate, activate response plan

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

State

Cindy Burbank will not appear on November ballot

Nebraska Diaper Bank expands services to Grand Island through new Hope Harbor partnership

Douglas County launches multilingual emergency alerts app

Flooding threat in south Texas prompts Nebraska Task Force 1 to relocate, activate response plan

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Sports

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Ag & Outdoor

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