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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.

Texas Observer · Jul 14, 2025

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.

Reason · Jul 14, 2025

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 Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2025

When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery

The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still missing as of July 10.

The Conversation · Jul 13, 2025

Texas Republican admits: Trump’s tariffs will ‘hurt’ district but ‘I support him’

Border-state Republican says he’s ‘focused on that August 1 deadline’ as Mexico’s Sheinbaum warns U.S. that she won’t make unilateral concessions

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

Heavy rain in Texas halts rescue efforts as officials warn of further flooding

State authorities believe more than 160 people could still be missing as flash flood warnings remain in Kerr county

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2025

Trump wants to ‘remake’ Fema, not eliminate it, Kristi Noem says

Noem says president’s response to Texas floods shows how he wants to change US disaster relief agency to help states

The Guardian - US · Jul 13, 2025

Why Divorced Men Are Now Flocking to This One State

Divorce changes everything. It can shake up your finances, your social life, and even your sense of home. For many men, starting over means more than just moving on emotionally—it means moving somewhere new. Lately, a surprising trend has emerged: divorced men are packing up and heading to one state…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 13, 2025

Emergency crews suspend search for flooding victims in central Texas amid new flood warnings.

Emergency crews have suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that additional rain will again cause waterways to surge

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2025

Texas Floods Killed 8-Year-Old Daughter of College Football Coach, Family Reveals

A college football coach's young daughter was recently killed in the disastrous flooding that occurred in Texas, the university confirmed.

Latin Times · Jul 13, 2025