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Seven Seas Water Group Breaks Ground on Landmark Water-as-a-Service® Project with South Texas Water Authority
ROBSTOWN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 9, 2025-- Seven Seas Water Group (“SSWG”), a multinational provider of Water-as-a-Service® (“WaaS®”) solutions, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of another transformational brackish water reverse...

Dick Polman: If the death of kids in Texas won’t wake MAGA up, nothing ever will
When Trump was first inaugurated back in 2017, I wrote with full confidence that he would “get a lot of people killed.” Anyone with a functioning brain knew what would happen. And so it did. The Lancet, a prominent medical journal, concluded in a...

Energy and insurance industries must move from ‘payout to partnership’
The global energy and insurance industries need to work together to reduce the number of claims being made and meet climate change head on, according to speakers at the Energy Insurance London event on 3 July 2025. “We can’t just stop paying out...

Over 160 still missing in Texas as search intensifies after deadly floods
By Nadia Lathan and John Seewer Associated Press HUNT, Texas — More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state’s governor said Tuesday. The...

As flood death toll climbs, searchers in Texas confront mental toll of recovery work
By Ben Finley and Nadia Lathan Associated Press INGRAM, Texas — Riding on horseback through brush and over numerous dead turkeys, Margo Mellon spent Tuesday scanning the flood-ravaged ground of Texas’ Hill Country for dead bodies. As she and her...

Five-star stunners: Was Felix Ojo's Texas Tech commitment or Calvin Russell's Syracuse pledge more surprising?
The college football world got two jolts over the holiday weekend, first on the Fourth of July, when five-star Felix Ojo — the class of 2026's No. 5 overall prospect and No. 1 offensive tackle committed to Texas Tech in a recruiting stunner. Then,...

Oil markets are absorbing extra barrels from Opec+, UAE energy minister says
Oil markets are absorbing Opec+ production increases and there has been no major build-up in inventories, which indicates higher demand in global markets, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Wednesday. Opec+, which...

"Roger Penske working to get Toyota back into IndyCar": Insider reveals third manufacturer plans amid Honda's uncertain future
IndyCar and Team Penske owner Roger Penske has his eyes set on getting Toyota back to the premier American open-wheel series as a third engine manufacturer alongside Honda and Chevrolet. IndyCar insider Marshall Pruett confirmed Penske's stance...

US DOI Proposes Easing Regulations on Onshore Commingled Production
The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) is proposing updates to land regulations to promote combined production from multiple leases, saying the practice “reduces environmental impacts, lowers operating costs and increases overall...

darin lahood discusses texas floods relief efforts
Darin LaHood, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 16th district, shared his thoughts and positions on recent events and legislative actions through a series of tweets. Having replaced Aaron Schock in 2015, LaHood...

Update on AEW All In: Texas schedule; WWE forced a major change - Reports
AEW has officially entered All In week, with tonight's Dynamite kicking off the festivities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. A new report has shed some light on the timing for All In: Texas this Saturday. Tony Khan has been forced to change the...

Tommy Tuberville voices support amid Texas flooding and pushes for agricultural land protection
Coach Tommy Tuberville, a public figure known for his political engagement, recently addressed several issues through his social media platform. His posts on July 8, 2025, ranged from expressing concern over natural disasters to advocating for...

Focus on First Responders’ Mental Health Grows in Texas Flood Recovery
Riding on horseback through brush and over numerous dead turkeys, Margo Mellon spent Tuesday scanning the flood-ravaged ground of Texas’ Hill Country for dead bodies. As she and her rescue mates trudged through the muddy terrain, state officials...

County devastated by Texas flood predicted nine months ago that dangerous flooding would hit THIS YEAR but failed to act
An internal report prepared by officials in the county hit worst by the Fourth of July Texas floods predicted such an event would occur this year, DailyMail.com can exclusively reveal. The report also said the number one priority for saving lives...
Science Austin American-Statesman When is the next full moon? Best time to view the buck moon from Texas in July 2025
One of the lowest-hanging full moons of the year will rise this week in the sign of Capricorn. This creates an interesting moon rise, where it will appear low in the sky, giving it an unnaturally large appearance known as the moon illusion....

Sanders joined Trump officials in D.C. to tout anti-China agriculture security plan
The cover of a new national agriculture security plan features Farmer in Chief Donald Trump. Credit: United States Department of Agriculture On Tuesday, Gov. Sarah Sanders joined Trump administration officials to announce a new plan to protect...

Volunteer Janice Milligan strives to promote health in area, welcomes Texas cyclists
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Milligan is a hometown champion; this story is part of our series on ‘how Canada wins: love where we live’ Janice Milligan is a dedicated volunteer with the Whitecourt Cancer and Wellness Society and Friends...

Kerrville Native Robert Earl Keen Talks Texas Flood’s Devastating Impact, Plans for Benefit Show: ‘You Can Only Go Forward’
Robert Earl Keen has a personal connection to Kerrville, TX, the site of massive flooding on July 4 that authorities say resulted in the deaths of 111 people, with nearly 170 still unaccounted for at press time. Not only did the legendary...

Sanders joined Trump officials in D.C. to tout anti-China agriculture security plan
The cover of a new national agriculture security plan features Farmer in Chief Donald Trump. Credit: United States Department of Agriculture On Tuesday, Gov. Sarah Sanders joined Trump administration officials to announce a new plan to protect...

Frost CFO: ‘We are that stable bank in Texas’
When Dan Geddes interviewed at Frost Bank nearly three decades ago, he met with people who’d been at the bank for 28 years – a stark contrast to other banks where he interviewed, whose employees had far shorter tenures. Geddes himself has now been...