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After historic Hill Country flooding, is South Texas still technically in a drought?
The Fourth of July flooding had an outsized effect not just on the Hill Country but also on rain-starved Texas cities like ...
Texas Republicans plan for mid-decade Congressional redistricting in upcoming special session
The special session agenda also includes eliminating the STAAR test, cutting property taxes, enacting THC and hemp ...
July 4 Texas floods make sizeable dent in Hill Country, Central Texas drought, data show
The Fourth of July flooding had an outsized effect not just on the Hill Country but also on rain-starved Texas cities like ...
As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past
As Texas Republicans prepare to redraw the state’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, cautionary tales loom from past redistricting efforts that saw the state’s ...
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Despite Catastrophic Flooding, Drought Persists in Parts of Central Texas
Long-term drought persists in Texas despite catastrophic flooding that hit parts of the state last week. The torrential ...
These 'crazy' invasive Florida pests attack mammals, birds and create giant supercolonies
Tawny crazy ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey and create huge supercolonies that are nearly ...
Map: Here’s a walk-through of the catastrophic flooding at Camp Mystic
Before the floods came, Camp Mystic’s sprawling 700-acre campground was dotted with green-roofed, cobblestone cabins and rows ...
Nearly 1 in 4 in rural areas rely on Medicaid. Could cuts help Democrats win some of them back?
Major Medicaid cuts in Trump’s tax bill could hit rural voters especially hard -- giving organizers hope the party can make ...
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Austin transportation commission proposes narrower lanes to improve safety, cut crashes
A new recommendation calls to reduce widths on busy roads around Austin after the city recently set new lane design ...
Chicago Flash Flood Map, Update: Month's Worth of Rain Falls in 90 Minutes
More than a month's worth of rain fell on Chicago in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "There were numerous reports of flooded viaducts, several reports ...
Questions remain about officials' actions during early pivotal hours of deadly Texas flood
Nearly a week after floodwaters swept away more than 100 lives, Texas officials are facing heated questions over how much was ...
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Nearly 1.3 million Texas homes are in areas susceptible to floods
Nearly 1.3 million Texas homes are similarly situated in parts of the state susceptible to dangerous floodwaters, according to a state estimate. A quarter of the state’s land carries some degree of ...