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What FEMA’s acting chief said about missed calls after Texas flooding

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — After the devastating Fourth of July flooding in Kerr County that claimed the lives of 137 people, FEMA is under intense scrutiny from members of Congress over its response to the disaster, including claims that thousands of calls from survivors went unanswered in the critical days that followed.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

FEMA Chief Rejects Criticism, Calls Texas Floods Response 'A Model' for Dealing With Disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people

ABC News on MSN · 1d

FEMA Search and Rescue chief resigns over agency's response to Texas floods: Sources

Pagurek told colleagues he was frustrated by the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to dismantle FEMA and by new hurdles that slowed the agency's response to the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas earlier this month,

Texas, Democrats and GOP redistricting

Associated Press News on MSN · 5h

Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

Texas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP's unusual push to redraw the state's House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections. Republican Gov.

The New York Times · 5h

At Redistricting Hearing, Texas Democrats Attack Silent Republicans

President Trump wants Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s House maps to nab as many as five seats now held by Democrats. But no new maps have been publicly proposed yet.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 4h

Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing

At the first of at least seven hearings, members of the public aired grievances about the unusual mid-decade redistricting effort.

Texas, disaster declaration

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 14h

These are the Texas counties under Abbott's disaster declaration for deadly flooding

The number of counties under Gov. Greg Abbott's disaster declaration for the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country has doubled since July 4, according to his past announcements.

CNN · 2d

Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the flash flooding that killed at least 135 people.

Yahoo · 1d

Texas Flooding: Lawmakers to scrutinize disaster response

Texas lawmakers are set to convene Wednesday to examine the state's response to recent flash flooding and assess overall disaster preparedness.

Texas A&M Mascot Reveille recovering

CBSSports.com · 1d

Texas A&M mascot Reveille X recovering after eye surgery following glaucoma diagnosis

Texas A&M mascot Reveille X underwent successful surgery to remove her right eye after she was diagnosed with glaucoma, university president Mark Welsh said in a statement. Mascot Corporals noticed Reveille experiencing "discomfort and cloudiness" in the eye,

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 8h

Texas A&M collie mascot Reveille X has right eye removed

Reveille X, Texas A&M's border collie live mascot, had her right eye removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma

Chron on MSN · 1d

Texas A&M mascot Reveille X undergoes surgery for glaucoma

Born in September 2019 and taking on official mascot duties in April 2021, Reveille X is the 10th Reveille in Aggies' history and the third born this century. Reveille I became th

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New Texas law banning cellphones in schools sparks debate over distraction reduction and student safety

Supporters say it's a step towards cutting down classroom distractions but some parents are concerned about not being able to ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is handing more of his office’s work to costly private lawyers

Despite having an office with hundreds of attorneys, Ken Paxton frequently opts to hire private lawyers. One cost taxpayers ...

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Leaders of Texas town hit by floods frustrated over lack of answers from top emergency official

Ingram officials have been waiting to hear from Kerr County’s emergency management coordinator after feeling as if they were ...

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Princeton, Texas, is growing faster than any U.S. city. Now it's racing to catch up.

DL Caldwell is still the first one through the door every morning at the pawn shop he owns in Princeton, Texas. At 82 years ...

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North Texas hotels, rentals game plan for up to 100,000 tourists a day for 2026 World Cup

Millions of tourists are expected to pour into Dallas next year for the FIFA World Cup, pushing the city’s lodging capacity ...

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Tuna products recalled in Texas and other states due to potential listeria contamination

Various tuna products have been pulled from store shelves in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana because of potential ...

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130 million people on alert as hot, sticky weather expected from Texas to Maine

At least 130 million people from Texas to Maine are under alert for dangerous heat and humidity over the next few days.

The Texas Tribune on MSN8h

Struggling Texas cotton industry emphasizing the hazards of fast fashion

A group representing High Plains region farmers has launched a campaign to make buyers aware of synthetic fibers’ impact on ...

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CBS Texas to host "Loud for Love" benefit concert for Central Texas flood victims

As Central Texas recovers from deadly floods, CBS Texas is hosting the "Loud for Love" concert to support victims.

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