ICE Agents ‘Tell Texas Man to Shave Beard’ After Arrest Mishap
Federal immigration agents reportedly told a Texas man to shave his beard after he was wrongfully arrested in a case of mistaken identity. Miguel Angel Ponce Jr., 33, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents pulled him over on July 23 just as he was leaving for work in Houston, according to a report by […]
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Texas Officials Cut Flood Missing Count to 3 People
Texas officials have dramatically reduced the number of people reported missing from the catastrophic July 4th floods in Kerr County from over 160 individuals down to just three people, according to a press release from the Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center. Why It Matters This substantial reduction in missing persons represents a major […]
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Texas Reservoir Fills to Levels Not Seen in 20 Years
Excessive rainfall this month has eliminated much of the drought across Texas, with some lakes jumping more than 30 feet in less than two weeks. Among the lakes witnessing a significant rise is Lake Buchanan, a popular reservoir in Central Texas. Why It Matters Texas has battled years of drought that have seen many of […]
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Texas QB Arch Manning Makes Bold Statement About 2026 NFL Draft
Whether or not Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning enters the 2026 NFL draft or stays in school is arguably the biggest question looming over the 2025 college football season. The redshirt sophomore signal-caller got a small taste of being an SEC starting QB last season when starter Quinn Ewers, who’s since been drafted by the […]
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Cartoon That Appears to Mock Texas Flood Victims Sparks Fury
The Buffalo News, a New York newspaper, has sparked fury online after a political cartoon appeared to mock victims of the flash floods in Texas. The cartoon depicted a drowning Trump supporter wearing a Make America Great Again cap. Newsweek has contacted The Buffalo News for comment via email. Why It Matters Flash flooding swept […]
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Texas Flooding: Drone, Helicopter Collide Amid Search and Rescue, City Says
Emergency operations in flood-stricken Kerr County, Texas, suffered a setback on Monday when a privately operated drone collided with a helicopter involved in emergency operations, city officials said. Newsweek reached out to Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. via email for additional comment. Why It Matters Over 90 people have died with dozens still missing following […]
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Texas Border Patrol Ambushed by Shooter: What to Know
By Dan Gooding is a Newsweek reporter based in New York City. His focus is reporting on immigration and border security. He has covered immigration issues extensively, including the root causes of migration to the U.S., its impact on border communities and responses around the country. Dan joined Newsweek in 2024 from The Independent and […]
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Sisters Killed In Texas Floods Found With ‘Hands Locked Together’
Two sisters, 13-year-old Blair and 11-year-old Brooke Harber, were killed in the Texas Hill Country floods and found with rosaries and their “hands locked together,” their family said. Newsweek has reached out to friends of the family via a GoFundMe online contact form for comment. The Context Flash floods swept across central Texas on Friday. […]
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Dallas Cowboys Lend Helping Hand Amid Texas Tragedy
As one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, the Dallas Cowboys have deep roots in the Texas community. Following a recent weather disaster in the area, the organization has decided to step up and lend a helping hand. Earlier this week, parts of Texas were hit with what the National Weather Service […]
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How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. San Diego Padres: Live Stream MLB, TV Channel
By Kilty Cleary is a Los Angeles-based media and marketing pro with 18+ years of experience. He’s worked with top brands like Sporting News and Sports Illustrated, building key partnerships and creating engaging content. Follow him on X and IG @theonlykilty Kilty Cleary Contributing Sports Writer news article Based on facts, either observed and verified […]
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