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
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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Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard Across Texas to Quell Unrest
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How to Watch Texas Tech vs. Texas Game 1: Live Stream College Softball World Series Final, TV Channel
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Texas and Louisiana Face Memorial Day Tornado Threat
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued in parts of Texas and Louisiana on Memorial Day, with the possibility of thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents in affected regions to remain alert to possible tornadoes, and to expect damage to roofs, sidings and trees. Why It Matters Memorial Day sees people […]
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Texas Advances Ten Commandments Mandate for Public Schools
The Texas House gave preliminary approval Saturday to legislation requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, with lawmakers voting 88-49 on Senate Bill 10 (SB10), according to the Associated Press. Newsweek reached out to bill co-sponsor Rep. Candy Noble via email on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters Texas operates nearly 9,100 […]
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Texas Democrat Says Republicans Are Giving Cartels a ‘Gift’
A Texas Democrat said that the Legislature’s passing of a bill that effectively bans THC products statewide is going to hurt the state economically while simultaneously giving cartels a “gift.” Why It Matters Senate Bill 3 passed Wednesday by a 95-44 vote, effectively banning all tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products in addition to potentially leading to jail […]
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