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Texas flood victim clinging to tree is airlifted out of danger in dramatic rescue

Video shows the moment a Texas flood victim clinging to a tree was airlifted out of danger in a dramatic rescue.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025

'Kids Are Still Missing:' Authorities Desperately Seek Missing Girl Campers as Texas Floods Death Toll Rises to 27

Authorities are still searching for missing children from an all-girls summer camp in Texas after catastrophic flooding struck the south-central Texas region on Friday.

Latin Times · Jul 5, 2025

US Rescuers Search For Missing Girls In Deadly Texas Flash Floods

Rescuers were on Saturday searching for more than 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed 24 people -- with more rain on the way.

International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025

Texas says undocumented immigrants visited local hospitals 80K times in three months. That’s 2% of all visits.

While the state says undocumented patients cost hospitals $329 million over three months, critics say the data lacks payment information and more context.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 2, 2025

Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 1, 2025

Texas medical marijuana industry to push for hemp age restrictions and delta-8 ban

Medical program leaders want a ban on synthetic delta-8 THC, which makes up the bulk of consumable hemp products.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 1, 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

Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules

The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit, narrows the public’s legal options to challenge Texas officials under the state’s open records law.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2025

Majority of Americans favor teacher-led prayer in schools, poll finds

Republican lawmakers in more than a dozen states are pushing legislation to allow for school prayer but critics say it violates the Constitution

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

At the Races: A speedy special election  - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including elections in New York and Virginia.

Roll Call · Jun 26, 2025