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What Canada could learn from the tragic consequences of the Texas flash flood

On July 4, a horrific flash flood occurred in central Texas, mainly impacting Kerr County. The heavy rain started at about 3 a.m., resulting in rainwater surging down mountain slopes, causing the waters in the Guadalupe River to rise by eight metres very quickly.

The Conversation

Texas Airline Contracted to Deport Migrants By Trump Admin Slashes Flights Amid Financial Struggles

A Texas airline contracted by the Trump administration to deport migrants will cut back flights months after activists called for a boycott of the company.

Latin Times

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will not release ‘intimate’ Elon Musk emails

‘The release of the deliberations would have a chilling effect on the frank and open discussion necessary for the decision-making process,’ said Gov. Abbott’s public information coordinator

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Democratic state Sen. Nathan Johnson announces run for attorney general

The third-term Democrat from Dallas faces long odds in a state that has only elected Republicans to statewide office for three decades.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s proposed NOAA cuts meet Senate appropriators’ opposition - Roll Call

Members of Congress are expressing renewed support for the nation’s weather forecasting system after deadly flooding in Texas and elsewhere.

Roll Call

Many Texas communities are dangerously unprepared for floods − lack of funding plays a big role

The devastating flash floods that swept through Texas Hill Country in July 2025 highlight a troubling reality: Despite years of warnings and recent improvements in flood planning, Texas communities remain dangerously vulnerable to flood damage.

The Conversation

Texas governor admits his emails with Elon Musk are too ‘intimate and embarrassing’ to publish

The documents were requested as part of an investigation into Musk’s growing influence in Texas politics.

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How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens

As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.

The Texas Tribune

Chuck Schumer Says 'Trump Threw A Fit' When He Demanded Probe Into Secretary Kristi Noem's FEMA Staff Cut Impact On Texas Flood Relief

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accused President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday of crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency by firing key staff before this month's catastrophic Texas floods, saying the cuts slowed life‑saving aid.

Benzinga

Emerlyn Abrenica: How a Texas Math Teacher Builds Confidence Through Numbers

Discover how Emerlyn Abrenica, an award-winning math teacher and UIL coach, is boosting student confidence and achievement through research-driven teaching.

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‘Thankfully the kids didn’t notice’: Customers get to Airbnb in Galveston, Texas. Then they see something that wasn’t mentioned in the listing

Did this homeowner turn their house into a graveyard just for the tax exemption? Some people seem to think so.

The Mary Sue

Newly formed Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County

The joint House and Senate committee will first meet in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents about their concerns.

The Texas Tribune

Firefly Aerospace Sets Sights On Nasdaq After Moon Landing Success

Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company specializing in space transportation, has submitted paperwork for an initial public offering and intends to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker "FLY."

Benzinga

Texas lawmaker proposes beefing up temporary worker program to ease farm labor shortages

The South Texas Republican's "Bracero 2.0" legislation — named after a 1940s temporary labor program — would raise wages for migrant farmers and simplify applications for employers, amid other changes.

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The Guardian - US

US men to host friendlies against Australia and Ecuador in October international window

The US will host Australia for a friendly on 14 October in Colorado, while Ecuador will visit Austin, Texas four days earlier

The Guardian - US

Texas camp leader waited over an hour after flood warning to evacuate

Camp Mystic leader, who died trying to save small children, waited over an hour after alert before starting evacuation

The Independent UK

Camp Mystic reportedly waited an hour to evacuate after warnings of ‘life-threatening’ Texas floods

Executive Director Richard ‘Dick’ Eastland, 70, drowned while trying to rescue some of the youngest girls

The Conversation

The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly

Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods claimed at least 130 lives, with over 96 fatalities in Kerr County alone. More than 160 people were missing as of July 12, including children attending camps along the river.

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Evening Standard

Competitors head to beach in Scotland for European stone stacking contest

The competition winner will travel to Texas for the world championships.

Latin Times

Texas Says It Won't Release Communications With Musk Because The Content Is 'Intimate And Embarrassing'

The Greg Abbott administration is saying it won't release communications with Elon Musk or his representatives saying their content is potentially embarrassing

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Donald Trump’s FEMA boss faces mounting pressure over botched flood response that left Texans stranded without help

99 percent to 15.9 percent in two days.

Texas Observer

The History of Eugenics in Texas Isn’t What You Think

A new book unearths a chapter of the state’s story when anti-intellectual fundamentalism was put to good ends.

Reason

Free Speech Coalition Brings Text, History, and Tradition to the Free Speech Clause

Justice Thomas tries to Bruenify free speech doctrine, but I'm not sure it will work.

The Guardian - US

A deadly 1987 flood foreshadowed the Texas disaster. Survivors ask, ‘why didn’t we learn?’

The Fourth of July tragedy was described as something no one could have seen coming. But in ‘flash flood alley’, an eerily similar event 40 years ago holds important lessons

The Texas Tribune

Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools

Federal cuts and a lack of dedicated mental health funding from the state could erode programs to address chronic absenteeism, crises and more.

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