Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, first Texas DOGE chair, will not seek reelection
Giovanni Capriglione will serve the remainder of his seventh term. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said on Wednesday he would run for the District 98 seat.
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FEMA acting chief defends response to Texas flood catastrophe as ‘outstanding’
The acting chief of FEMA appointed by President Trump says the response to Texas floods was “outstanding.”
Kristi Noem in Panic Mode After FEMA Data Reveals Catastrophic Mistake
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is in a panic after FEMA data reveals mistakes made in the response to the Texas flash floods.
The Texas Flash Floods are a Preview of the Chaos to Come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
Jokingly, we hoped there “wouldn’t be another outbreak with clowns in office”—Enter Dengue.
How climate change, the lack of an effective vaccine, and federal research cuts could make Dengue, a disease carried by mosquitoes, endemic.
Officials: At least 100 still missing; recovery efforts could take months
At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend.
Kristi Noem Delayed the FEMA Response in Texas
Kristi Noem delayed the FEMA response for 72 hours when they couldn't react with immediate rescue efforts until Noem signed off on funds.
Did Fiscal Conservatism Block New Flood Warning System in Kerr County?
Residents are learning how many times a new flood warning system for Kerr County was proposed.. and rejected.
Scope of Texas’ Hill Country Floods in Graphics
These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to high-risk flood zones.
Weather Warnings Before Texas Flood
Federal forecasters issued the first flood warning at 1:14 a.m. on July 4. It’s unclear when local officials saw the weather warnings and if they had time to act.
Why Hill Country Keeps Flooding
When storms roll in, water rushes downhill fast, gaining speed and force as it moves — often with deadly results.
The Science Behind the Catastrophic Floods in Texas
This disaster has climate change’s marks all over it — a perfect storm of conspiring phenomena, both in the atmosphere and on the ground.
Texas flood death count surpasses 100 as recovery efforts continue
Camp Mystic says it’s grieving 27 campers and counselors. At least two dozen people were reported missing across the region Monday, though it is not clear how many people in total are still unaccounted for.
Photos: After Texas Hill Country flood
After the tragic flooding in Kerr County, photographs depict a battered but resilient community.
Texas Flash Floods: Over 100 Deaths, Including the Girls From Camp Mystic
Local officials said they have rescued or evacuated more than 200 people since the Guadalupe River flooded early Friday morning, but the fate of more than 20 girls missing from a camp remains unclear.
Oil Companies Want to Sell Their Wastewater. Texas Supreme Court Decided Who Gets Profits.
The ruling comes as more companies are seeking to turn a profit on what has long been considered a vexing waste stream.
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