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A third person has died in the Texas floods, Greg Abbott says

The victim was swept away while driving in Val Verde County, the governor said after assessing damage around Cotulla.

The Texas Tribune

At least three dead and hundreds rescued after catastrophic flooding pounded Texas

Officials warn some reservoirs may experience rising water levels into early August

The Independent UK

The legal fight over “Robin Hood” renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know.

Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off.

The Texas Tribune

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Trump tries to calm data center fears by expanding utility bill pledge as he warns ‘you can’t fight it’

There are efforts to formalize Trump's pledge as law, with the House Energy and Commerce Committee approving a bipartisan bill

The Independent UK

East Texas data center project pulled after facing community backlash

Diode Ventures said Gov. Greg Abbott's tougher stance on data center development in rural areas drove the decision to cancel the project

The Texas Tribune

Greg Abbott’s AI push sparks backlash from his own conservative base

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The Independent UK

Texas Republicans are turning on Greg Abbott over billionaires’ AI land grab

The backlash to energy-guzzling server warehouses that power artificial intelligence is shaping statewide campaigns from Arizona to New York

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US: Texas governor orders crackdown on healthcare providers in 'birth tourism' probe

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes. Six state agencies will probe healthcare providers facilitating foreign births for citizenship. Licensed professionals face penalties for assisting foreign nationals seeking US birthright citizenship. The governor stated Texas will not tolerate exploitation of immigration laws. This action follows…

The Economic Times

Texas’ longstanding “Robin Hood” school finance system will face a new legal challenge

Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.

The Texas Tribune

Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn

MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ bite of the microchip industry is growing thanks to public grants, incentives

For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming.

The Texas Tribune

Triple weather crisis grips US: Wildfire smoke, deadly floods and raging blazes hit millions

The United States is facing three simultaneous weather emergencies, with wildfire smoke blanketing parts of the East, catastrophic flooding continuing in Texas and dozens of large wildfires burning across the West. The hazardous conditions now stretch from the Great Lakes to the East Coast, as authorities respond to multiple climate-driven…

The Times of India

Texas Democrats Demand Answers as DOJ's Outreach Fuels Fears of a Child-Deportation Pipeline

Texas's full Democratic delegation presses HHS on fears migrant kids could be moved to Texas to speed deportations.

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The Independent UK

Floods test Texas’ new warning systems a year after Camp Mystic tragedy

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

The Texas Tribune

How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools

A man convicted of libel in Britain helped spur investigations into Islamic private schools applying to Texas’ voucher program, legal filings say.

The Texas Tribune

Uvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes

The week’s prolonged flooding hit Uvalde harder than almost anywhere else in the state, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Homeowners never imagined they’d have to deal with a flood in the South Texas city.

The Texas Tribune

Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas’ top election official

Howden’s appointment follows weeks of speculation over who would take over running Texas’ elections before the November midterms.

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The Times of India

Two killed in Texas floods as state braces for 'record-shattering' rainfall

Two people have died in Texas flooding after torrential rains swept away their vehicles. Authorities are warning of record-shattering rainfall over the next 24 hours. Emergency responders have carried out over 230 rescues across the state. Governor Greg Abbott urged residents to stay off the roads until storms ease. Officials…

The Texas Tribune

As flooded Texas towns recover, downstream river levels haven’t yet peaked

While Gov. Greg Abbott declared “the worst of the rain is behind us,” he cautioned that rivers in the hardest-hit counties still pose a danger.

The Independent UK

Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding

The Texas Tribune

Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans

From addressing storm damage to mental health needs, here’s how to help or find resources.

International Business Times UK

Texas Faces Fresh Flood Emergency as Communities Relive Trauma of Last Year's Camp Mystic Disaster

Torrential rains in Texas have forced evacuations and rescues, highlighting ongoing flood risks a year after a deadly disaster. Emergency measures are in place as communities brace for more rain.

The Economic Times

Texas flood: Gov. Abbott warns 'flooding likely to break records' as Boerne weather worsens, a year after Camp Mystic tragedy killed 140. Here are the latest updates

Flooding in Texas: Texas Hill Country is experiencing severe flash floods after days of torrential rain. Dangerous weather prompted the highest-level flash flood warning from the National Weather Service. A deadly flood wave is moving down the Guadalupe River, which overflowed last year. Emergency crews have conducted numerous rescues across…

The Economic Times

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

Rescuers saved many drivers and trapped residents from catastrophic Texas floods. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed one person has died amid the ongoing crisis. Floodwaters are barreling down the same river that caused devastation last summer. Many areas are still recovering from last year's deadly flooding events. Authorities are urging residents…

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