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“There are 1000s of hours on that guitar. I learned everything on it”: The teenage blues sensation hailed as the next Stevie Ray Vaughan has had his main guitar stolen – and Joe Bonamassa has issued a public plea for its return

Rhys John Stygal has received support from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jared James Nichols and Gary Glark Jr. after his guitar and pedalboard were stolen in Austin, Texas

Guitar World

Who was Joshua Baer? Capital Factory CEO and millionaire killed in Texas plane crash

The tech scene in Austin is mourning the untimely loss of Joshua Baer, a pioneer who died in a private jet accident near Laredo, Texas. As the founder of Capital Factory, Baer was a beacon of guidance for countless startups, effortlessly bridging the gap between aspiring entrepreneurs and the resources…

The Times of India

Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

Every election cycle sees its share of controversial, scandal-plagued candidates running for office. But the 2026 midterm elections will feature two such candidates – one from each party – in two of the highest-profile U.S. Senate races.

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Betty Simmons, a Texan in Slavery’s Last Years

Narratives collected by the federal Works Progress Administration, like the one recounted here, are an invaluable tool for retelling American history.

Texas Observer

Texas Families Get a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday August 7–9: 6 Rules to Check Before Shopping

Back-to-school shopping season often arrives with long supply lists, crowded stores, and a growing total at the checkout register. Fortunately, Texas families get a chance to stretch their dollars a little further during the state’s annual sales tax holiday from August 7 through August 9, 2026. During that three-day period,…

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An old well began gushing oilfield wastewater in a West Texas church parking lot, sparking a costly cleanup

By the time the Texas Railroad Commission shut down nearby oilfield injection wells to control the leak, 1.5 million gallons of toxic wastewater had spilled to the surface.

The Texas Tribune

Life-threatening flooding threat grows across the southeast

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, now downgraded to a low-pressure area along the upper Texas coast, are poised to unleash life-threatening flooding and days of heavy rainfall across a significant portion of the southeastern United States.

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Saving lives in sky: Texas college students raise $1.85 million for medical cargo drone startup that can deliver life-saving supplies in minutes

Seven Rice University students in Texas have turned a classroom project into a startup with ambitions to transform healthcare logistics. Their company, Haast Autonomous, has secured $1.85 million in pre-seed funding to develop a drone-based transport system designed to move critical medical supplies quickly and safely between hospitals. The team…

The Times of India

Tropical Storm Arthur hits Texas coast with flooding; weakens into low-pressure system as tornadoes threaten Midwest

Tropical Storm Arthur has weakened but its remnants are poised to unleash days of heavy rain and potentially life-threatening floods across the southeastern US. Forecasters warn of significant rainfall totals, with isolated areas expecting up to 20 inches. Coastal communities braced for the deluge, clearing drains and distributing sandbags as…

The Times of India

Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

Euronews

Miracle on the highway as strangers rescue passengers from burning plane

Several motorists who happened across a fiery plane crash on a Texas highway rushed to help — putting their own lives in danger to help those on board escape

The Independent UK

Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 ‌barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 begins

Storm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle, the hurricane center said.

The Economic Times

Tropical Storm Arthur threatening US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Arthur - the first of the Atlantic season - is threatening the southern United States with dangerous flash flooding.

AAP

England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice

ARLINGTON, Texas: ⁠England ⁠got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia ‌4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.

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England open with 'emotional' win over old foes Croatia

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has scored twice to steer England to an entertaining 4-2 opening win at the World Cup over Croatia in Dallas.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Kane, Bellingham and Rashford fire England past Croatia

England claimed a convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in an enthralling Group L encounter in Arlington, Texas, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford combining to overcome a resilient Croatian comeback. The Three Lions survived sustained pressure from Zlatko Dalic's side in a match that lived up to its…

The Independent UK

Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom

The man who died in this week's crash of a small jet in Texas was a well-known entrepreneur named Joshua Baer who was a successful investor in technology startup companies

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Texas woman pulled over for ‘illegal’ tinted windshield. She says husband has a permit, but the state changed the system: ‘100% be tinting again’

Car windows and tint: It's complicated.

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Latin Times

American Citizen Released in Colombia After President Petro Questioned Viral Child Abuse Allegations in Bogotá

The case began Sunday when a video circulated on social media showing a 36-year-old man from Texas holding a young child near the railing of a balcony in Bogotá

The Mary Sue

A Small Army of Texas Rangers Flooded Midland After a Massive Shooting, but the City Remains in the Dark About How the Gunman Gained Access

One person was killed and 10 others injured after the gunman opened fire.

International Business Times UK

How Strong Is Tropical Storm Arthur? Flash Flood Emergency Flags Form as Deep South Faces Crucial Tornado Threat

Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of 2026, threatens severe flooding and tornadoes across the Deep South, with heavy rains expected from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.

The Independent UK

Cops save missing child from drowning after he wandered into river

Officers saved a missing young boy from drowning after he wandered into a Texas river.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Joshua Baer: Capital Factory CEO Dies in Tragic Texas Jet Crash After Plane Smashes Into Highway

Joshua Baer, a pivotal figure in Texas's tech startup scene, tragically died in a plane crash. The incident, involving a Cessna 680A, is under investigation by federal authorities.

The Independent UK

Texas cop pushes Jalen Brunson as Knicks celebrate Finals win in newly surfaced clip

A Texas cop appeared to push New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson as the team celebrated their NBA championship win.

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash

The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.

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