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More Texas communities join cellphone emergency alert system after Central Texas floods
By Scott Friedman, Eva Parks, Edward Ayala and Frank Heinz at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
· 4 min read
More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger.
NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than...
Key takeaway NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than two dozen in Texas, have applied over the last year to join the national wireless emergency alert system known as IPAWS.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The increase in Texas communities joining the national wireless emergency alert system is a crucial step for public safety in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Trophy Club . With more than two dozen Texas agencies applying to join IPAWS in the last year, residents can expect more reliable emergency alerts during floods, wildfires, or other disasters. The fact that cities like Frisco and Arlington have already joined the program sets a precedent for other local governments to follow suit. As Trophy Club continues to grow and develop, its residents will likely benefit from the expanded reach of IPAWS alerts, which can be sent directly to mobile phones in emergency situations. The North Texas Tollway Authority's participation in IPAWS is also significant, as it will enable the agency to reach phones along roadways in an emergency, potentially saving lives in the process.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? More communities in Texas and across the country are signing up to use the nation’s most powerful emergency alert system after deadly flooding in Central Texas exposed gaps in how warnings reach people in danger.
NBC 5 Investigates learned more than 100 agencies nationwide, including more than...
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