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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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Tom Cotton to Chair Senate Intelligence Committee Under Trump: Report
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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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Searches Enter Third Day as 70 Dead in Central Texas Floods

Hundreds of first responders continue to comb through the Hill Country region of Texas for a third straight day after fatal flash floods swept through the region early Friday, killing nearly 70 people, with dozens still missing. Why It Matters Fast-moving floodwaters surged 26 feet along the Guadalupe River before dawn on Friday, sweeping away […]

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Trump ‘Heartbroken’ Over Texas Flooding as Federal Aid Pledged

Dozens of people have died in devastating flash floods that struck central Texas’s Hill Country, including 15 children, with 27 girls from Camp Mystic still missing after floodwaters destroyed the Christian summer camp. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott during a press conference on Saturday to announce comprehensive federal disaster response, […]

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Weather Service Staffing ‘Clearly a Concern’ Ahead of Deadly Texas Floods

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday’s catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals. Why It Matters The devastating floods in Kerr County and neighboring areas killed at least 37 people, including 14 children, and left […]

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Deadly Texas Flooding: Live Tracker Maps
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Deadly Texas Flooding: Live Tracker Maps

Death and destruction swept through Texas Hill Country on Friday as torrential rains unleashed catastrophic flooding, leading to multiple fatalities and triggering urgent boat rescues. Months’ worth of rainfall fell within just a few hours, overwhelming riverfront communities and forcing emergency teams to evacuate children’s summer camps threatened by rising water. In central Kerr County, […]

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Steve Spurrier Has Serious Doubts About Texas QB Arch Manning

After two years of waiting, Texas Longhorns fans are finally getting their wish — Arch Manning will be the team’s starting quarterback heading into its season opener against the defending College Football Playoff national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Aug. 30 in Columbus. Manning showed just enough flashes last season while filling in for an […]

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