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Texas Highways magazine celebrates Lone Star State
Texas Department of Transportation
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July/August 2025 edition honors Texas landmarks, culture, and pride while supporting statewide tourism July 9, 2025 By Staff AUSTIN — In a sweeping celebration of everything that makes Texas bold, Texas Highways Magazine’s latest issue is helping...
Texas floods may trigger wave of giving, but not all help is actually helpful
Straight Arrow News
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As emergency crews continue search-and-rescue efforts in Central Texas, where at least 119 people have died as a result of catastrophic flooding, local officials are asking people to pause before they pitch in to help. The holiday weekend floods...
Texarkana Restaurants Support Texas Flood Survivors
Kicker 102.5 - Arkansas
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July 9, 2025
Our hearts have been broken and our prayers have been going to the flood victims in Central Texas. The more we find out about the loss of life the more the survivors need our help. Texarkana and it's surrounding areas is a wonderful place with...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces agenda for upcoming special session
WFAA 8 - Texas
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July 9, 2025
The Texas Legislature will consider 18 agenda items when the special session begins on July 21, including relief funding for the Hill Country flooding. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature's special session starts later this month, and items on...
Houston woman lost to Texas floods was selfless to the end
USA Today - Virginia
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So far, more than 100 people have died in central Texas from flash flooding on July 4. The Guadalupe River swelled to historic and deadly proportions as heavy rainfall doused the region. Across Texas and beyond, flooding victims are being...
Texas Hill Country floodwaters are heading to the Gulf. Will downstream areas need to worry about flooding?
KPRC - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Billions of gallons of water have fallen over the last week across the Texas Hill Country, producing devastating floods and enormous loss of life. As the flood water recedes in these areas, a frequent question to the KPRC2 Weather Team is, “Where...
Texas legislature hands Elon Musk's companies some big wins
WAER - New York
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July 9, 2025
The most recent Texas Legislature handed Elon Musk or his companies' representatives and lobbyists some big political wins, including 10 new laws that could benefit his growing business footprint. Copyright 2025 NPR
Texas officials under fire for flood response after 119 killed
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
REUTERS/SERGIO FLORES Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks with volunteers and residents at a press conference in the aftermath of deadly flooding in Hunt, Texas, on Tuesday. KERRVILLE, Texas >> Officials in flood-stricken central Texas today again...
Texas officials deflect mounting questions about response to deadly flood
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Jane Ross and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -Officials in flood-stricken central Texas on Wednesday again deflected mounting questions about whether they could have done more to warn people ahead of devastating flash...
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Ripped For Self-Centric Flood Response
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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July 9, 2025
As Death Toll Mounts in Texas, Lawmaker Focuses on Trump and Her New ‘Bob‘ A recent social media post by Texas Democrat Representative Jasmine Crockett has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with critics lambasting her for seemingly politicizing...
Texas floods leave 110 dead, 170 still missing as search intensifies
The New Zealand Herald
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July 9, 2025
Kerr County, part of a Hill Country region in central Texas known as “Flash Flood Alley”, suffered the most damage, with at least 95 fatalities including 36 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha told reporters. Among them are at least 27 girls and...
Texas man dies during Grand Canyon hiking trip
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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July 9, 2025
The 67-year-old hiker was found unresponsive on the South Kaibab Trail. PHOENIX — A hiker has died as he was attempting to reach the Colorado River during a trip to the Grand Canyon. The 67-year-old man from Texas was found unresponsive on July 8...
Texas flood puts spotlight on Trump nominee to lead agency that includes weather service
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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WASHINGTON — Last week’s devastating Hill Country flooding is likely to feature heavily in a Wednesday hearing on President Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That agency includes...
Texas Senate Bill 6 Ushers in Major Overhaul of Large Load Interconnection and Grid Access Rules
National Law Review
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July 9, 2025
Introduction Electricity demand in Texas is growing at rates not seen in over 70 years, and is projected to continue increasing at unprecedented rates. This marked escalation is driven by population growth, electrification of oilfield operations...
Texas stakes its claim as new home for business courts
Daily Journal - California
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As you have probably heard, the Delaware Court of Chancery -- the country's most prominent and influential court for resolving internal corporate disputes -- has been under attack in recent months, following several controversial decisions. Most...
Texas Country Star Mourns Family Lost in Deadly Hill Country Floods
103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Country singer Pat Green is among those mourning family members still missing after the devastating floods that hit central Texas last week. More than 100 people were killed in the flood, 27 of whom were children at a summer camp. Missing Family...
Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri
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Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to "wean off of FEMA" and "bring it down to the state level." President Donald Trump speaks at the...
Texas Exes hosting Scholarship Dinner
Marshall News Messenger - Texas
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The Texas Exes Tyler-Smith County Chapter, a local branch of the Texas Exes, the official alumni association for The University of Texas at Austin, is dedicated to fostering lifelong connections between alumni and The University, supporting...
Research: Heat-related illnesses among children surge 170% as summers get hotter
EMS1 - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Children from low-opportunity neighborhoods — areas lacking access to quality education, safe housing, clean air, healthy food, and health care — were more likely to be affected. Rhabdomyolysis cases led to hospital admission 63% of the time....
Texas Bankers Mobilize Flood Relief for Hill Country
Texas Border Business
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July 9, 2025
“The Foundation is committed to standing by our communities in times of crisis,” said officials from the Texas Bankers Foundation. Image: @kennyschenkweather via Facebook. Logo: Courtesy imageTexas Border Business Texas Border Business In response...