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The long road to tragedy at the Texas girls camp where floods claimed 27 lives

A 2018 county meeting foretold the Texas flood that overwhelmed the summer camp for girls

The Guardian - US

"The one thing that stuck in this witness's mind when he shot someone at point blank range was that he was quoting one of our lyrics." How a thrash classic from Metallica's Kill 'Em All album got linked to a brutal murder in Texas in the 1980s

"We woke up with a call from our manager who said there's some s**t going on." Lars Ulrich

Metal Hammer

A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session July 21. They will tackle consumable THC, flood dangers, new congressional districts, abortion pills and other conservative priorities.

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1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill

Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story.

The Texas Tribune

Here’s why record-high flash flood warnings were issued in U.S. this year

Climate change and improved weather systems have contributed to record-high flash flood warnings this year

The Independent UK

Ken Paxton sues adult swimming organization for allowing transgender competitors at San Antonio event

The Texas attorney general said U.S. Masters Swimming violated the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by allowing trans athletes to compete in women’s events.

The Texas Tribune

Texas judge dismisses case against migrant deported to El Salvador for being an alleged gang member

DPS troopers labeled Pedro Luis Salazar-Cuervo, who remains in a Salvadoran prison, a Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang member based on a photo of him with a tattooed man.

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Newsom threatens to redraw California House maps in protest at Texas plan

Governor condemns Texas effort to redraw maps to pick up more seats and says Democrats should respond in kind

The Guardian - US

How Trump’s IRS May Unshackle Churches from Their Political Restraints

As if everyday life in these United States wasn’t politicized enough, your local house of worship could soon become a part of the campaign battlefield.

Texas Observer

‘Worst potato I have ever seen’: Man orders Texas Roadhouse to-go. Ew, why does the potato look like that?

When you order takeout, you expect your food to be freshly prepared, not burnt or spoiled. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, after one man showed the questionable potato he received from Texas Roadhouse.

The Mary Sue

How NCAA Tournament Expansion Would Have Changed Last Four Events

The main criticism of jumping from a 68-team field to a 72- or 76-team field is that power conferences would get the new spots over mid-majors.

Sports Illustrated

Federal DEI funding cuts threaten the work of the few remaining Black farmers in East Texas

Trump’s rollback is another example of the federal government’s lackluster efforts at giving Black farmers a boost in recent years.

The Texas Tribune

At the Races: The Art of the Sale - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including GOP's quest to sell the 'big beautiful' law.

Roll Call

Trump’s election rigging plan emerges as polling shows Americans turning against his mass deportation agenda

When the voters turn against you, redraw the map.

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Death to Big Bird

Plus: Jerome Powell on Trump's kill list, conservatives embrace speech restrictions, homeschooling heat, and more...

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Joe Jaworski to run for Texas attorney general again

The former Galveston mayor lost his party’s nomination in a 2022 runoff but says better preparation and a different political environment will work in his favor.

The Conversation

When grief involves trauma − a social worker explains how to support survivors of the recent floods and other devastating losses

The July 4, 2025, floods in Kerr County, Texas, swept away children and entire families, leaving horror in their wake. Days later, flash floods struck Ruidoso, New Mexico, killing three people, including two young children.

The Guardian - US

Inside Elon Musk’s plan to rain SpaceX’s rocket debris over Hawaii’s pristine waters

Texas has long been under threat from the launches and explosions of SpaceX rockets. Now Hawaii is emerging as another possible victim

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The Guardian - US

A risky bet? Texas Republicans poised to redraw congressional map on Trump’s orders

The move would probably weaken influence of the state’s fast-growing non-white population and backfire on the GOP

The Texas Tribune

Harlingen doctor becomes first Democrat to challenge GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz for South Texas congressional seat

The 15th Congressional District is the only Republican-held seat in Texas that Democrats are targeting under the current map.

The Texas Tribune

Most Texas prisoners don’t have AC access and it’s unclear when they will get it

Despite receiving substantial state funding to air-condition prisons in the last few years, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has stayed mum on when it will install cooling across the system.

The Independent UK

Camp leader may not have seen urgent alert before deadly Texas flood, family says

The new account by the family comes as Camp Mystic staff has come under scrutiny

The Independent UK

Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter

Dogs and puppies from parts of Texas submerged by the catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people have arrived at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago

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10 Items Costco Quietly Pulled from Their Texas Warehouses

If you shop at Costco in Texas, you might have noticed some familiar items suddenly missing from the shelves. That’s because Costco quietly pulled ten products from select Texas warehouses, ranging from electronics to food and even sparkling water. Whether due to safety recalls or shifting inventory strategy, these removals…

The Independent UK

Funeral home worker fired for ‘disturbing’ photos with caskets: ‘Trying to go viral’

A 21-year-old Texas man was fired from his job at a funeral home after posting photos with caskets, hoping to go viral.

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