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Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing decisions by local officials or assigning blame over the tragedy that killed at least 136 people, a top Republican leading the effort said Wednesday.

LA Times on MSN · 3h

Texas lawmakers begin review of catastrophic floods that killed at least 136

The catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country and a partisan redrawing of U.S. House maps, aimed at giving Republicans more winnable seats in the 2026 elections, are two major issues in a 30-day special session that is already off to a combative start.

CNN · 14h

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.

Texas, Trump and Democrats

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Democrats vow to respond to Trump, Texas' redistricting plan

WASHINGTON − Democrats are prepared to respond in full to Texas Republicans' controversial redistricting proposal, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Suzan DelBene warned.

POLITICO on MSN · 20h

Democrats warn of voter backlash over Texas redistricting. Now they have a poll to prove it.

A new poll by a Democratic firm found that 63 percent of likely voters across 22 of Texas’ congressional districts think the effort to redraw lines in the GOP’s favor is unnecessary.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Democratic official wants his party to fight back against Trump’s power play in Texas

President Donald Trump pitched a key group of Texas Republicans on his strategy for keeping his party in power in the midterms: redrawing those members’ districts to allow for even more GOP seats. Kendall Scudder,

Greg Abbott, THC and Governor of Texas

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN · 2h

A THC ban? Regulations? Here's what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he supports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, in advocating for a ban on intoxicating THC products, offered details in recent interviews on what he'd like to see in legislation addressing THC laws.

Houston Chronicle · 3h

Texas senators advance new THC ban amid Greg Abbott's support of crackdown

Texas senators unanimously voted a newly-revived THC ban out of committee, fast-tracking it to the full Texas Senate.

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Greg Abbott sets out vision for Texas THC regulation

On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.

7hon MSN

Body of woman lost in Texas floods found in Kerrville area; two still missing, Abbott says

The body of a woman who was missing in the devastating July 4 floods has been found, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott ...

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Could a tropical storm affect Texas late this week? Here are the chances.

The National Hurricane Center gives the disturbance a 10% chance of development, but parts of Texas will see heavy rainfall ...

3hon MSN

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

The head of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue branch, Ken Pagurek, has resigned due to frustration over the agency's response to ...

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Winooski superintendent navigates ‘a whole new territory of terror’ after being detained, interrogated in Texas

Wilmer Chavarria, a U.S. citizen, said it was a “surreal” and “dehumanizing” experience that involved being separated from ...

Heat advisory for North Texas for Thursday

At 12:09 p.m. on Wednesday, the NWS Fort Worth TX issued a heat advisory valid for Thursday between noon and 9 p.m. The ...

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Pets are still being rescued from Texas floods. Girl, 11, is helping.

Everybody can make a difference, even if they’re a little kid like me,” said Kamryn Balfour, who has raised more than $4,000 ...

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Texas Senate committee advances new THC products ban during special legislative session

Just weeks after the governor vetoed a bill banning THC, state senators revived it in the special session, filing nearly ...

'Run for president': Joe Rogan pushes Texas Democrat into the spotlight

Texas Democrat James Talarico joins Morning Joe after his viral moment on Joe Rogan's podcast where Rogan told him to run for ...

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Texas Instruments Plunges After Forecast Fuels Tariff Fears

Texas Instruments Inc., a key chipmaker for producers of cars and factory equipment, tumbled in early trading Wednesday after ...

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