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Ted Cruz Once Again Misses Texas Catastrophe Due to International Vacation

Sen. Ted Cruz is under fire for vacationing in Greece as flash floods killed at least 89 people in Texas.

Latin Times · Jul 7, 2025

Texas lawmakers failed to pass a bill to improve local disaster warning systems this year

A GOP state lawmaker who represents Kerr County says he likely would vote differently now on House Bill 13, which would have established a grant program for counties to build new emergency communication infrastructure.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6, 2025

Texas continues grim flood recovery with at least 50 killed, including 15 children

Some two dozen girls still unaccounted for after summer camps swept away as Guadalupe River rises 26ft in 45 minutes

The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025

27 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

Desperate pleas peppered social media as loved ones sought any information available about people caught in the flood zone.

Euronews · Jul 4, 2025

Texas flooding: Desperate families post pictures of children as 23 girls remain missing

Texas parents are frantically posting photos of their daughters who were at an all-girls summer camp when the floods hit

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

At Least 13 Dead, 20 Missing In Texas Flash Flood

At least 13 people were dead after flash flooding hit south-central Texas early Friday, officials said, with more than 20 girls at a summer camp still unaccounted for.

International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election for open state Senate seat

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2025

Is THC as dangerous as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes it out to be?

Although Patrick and hemp industry leaders have quarreled over the risks and benefits of THC, cannabis researchers say it can be addictive but doesn’t usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2025

Majority of Texans oppose total THC ban like the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott, poll finds

The statewide survey also found that Texas Republicans are closely divided on the issue.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 25, 2025

Lt. Gov. Patrick rips Gov. Abbott for vetoing THC ban, digs in against calls for regulation

The clash marks a rare break between two of the most powerful Republicans in Texas after a legislative session that ushered in a series of conservative victories.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025