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Independent Reporter Highlights the Left's Cult-Like Behavior Regarding the Texas Floods
This piece is a bit more unconventional than his usual work, but Michael Shellenberger was interested in exploring how climate alarmism has become a lucrative industry in the media. It goes beyond ‘fear sells’ and ‘if it bleeds it leads’ models....

Congressman Nathaniel Moran supports domestic energy and addresses foreign land ownership
Nathaniel Moran U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot Nathaniel Moran U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot Congressman Nathaniel Moran, representing...

Predicting Houston Texans 53-man Roster: Rosterology Pre-Traning Camp
We. Are. Back. The longest active article series here at Battle Red Blog enters its EIGHTH year of publication. The Texans are several weeks away from training camp and the 90-man roster is all but finalized. The crafting of an NFL Roster has...

Historic flooding in central Texas brings SHAMEFUL political exploitation
Flooding is not unprecedented historically, contradicting claims it’s climate "catastrophe." Texas A&M and federal data show no long-term trends linking floods to rising CO2 levels. Politicians misuse tragedy to scapegoat federal budget cuts,...

Why Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley' Is So Deadly, Explained by Geology
The Geology of Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley' Explained A hydrologist explains why Texas Hill Country is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy downpours and sudden, destructive floods By Hatim Sharif & The...

RETRANSMISSION: HIVE Digital Technologies Surges 18% In Monthly Bitcoin Production As Phase 2 Paraguay Expansion Launches On Track For 25 EH/S And 12 BTC Per Day Run Rate By Year-End
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) This news release constitutes a "designated news release for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated May 14, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 11, 2024. San...

HIVE Digital Technologies Surges 18% In Monthly Bitcoin Production As Phase 2 Paraguay Expansion Launches On Track For 25 EH/S And 12 BTC Per Day Run Rate By Year-End
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) This news release constitutes a "designated news release for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated May 14, 2025, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated September 11, 2024. San...

DR. Miguel “Mike” Nevarez: The Relentless Advocate for South Texas Education
Dr. Miguel “Mike” Nevarez, pioneering educator, visionary leader, and the longest-serving Hispanic university president in U.S. history, dedicated his life to expanding opportunity and transforming higher education in South Texas. A proud board...

Paxton issues consumer alert to prevent charity scams following Texas flooding
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a consumer alert warning residents to stay vigilant against fraud and charity scams in the wake of devastating flooding across the state. In a statement Monday, Paxton urged Texans to be...

1 gas station in cities throughout Houston County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Houston County selling...

Fact check: Texas floods – cloud seeding theories dismissed
Over 100 people have now been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas over the weekend, including 27 young campers and staff at a local girls' summer camp. Unfortunately, despite meteorological professionals explaining in news...

LA Tech Sun Belt Rumors Heat Up After Texas State Pac-12 Move
Highlights Texas State officially joined the Pac-12 on June 30, 2025, leaving the Sun Belt Conference with 13 members and creating a vacancy in the West Division Louisiana Tech emerges as the heavy favorite to replace Texas State, according to...

Senator Cruz’s Greek Getaway Stirs Outrage During Texas Floods
It’s déjà vu all over again for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who’s facing another PR disaster after staying in Greece while floodwaters ravaged Central Texas, killing more than 100 people, including 27 children. Casually Touring the Parthenon As rescue...

With flash flooding in Texas, local experts explain why it's unlikely to happen in Waterloo region, Guelph
The type of flooding that devastated communities in parts of Texas is unlikely to happen in Waterloo region and Guelph, according to officials. Extreme rainfall over the July 4 weekend caused catastrophic flash flooding in parts of Texas, killing...

Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent
Posted/updated on: July 8, 2025 at 11:30 am TEXAS (AP) – It’s not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many areas of the U.S. — though where it occurs and whether it causes catastrophic flooding is largely a...

Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen (World)
Photo: AP Photo/Ashley Landis Debris covers over tree limbs after flooding near the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. It’s not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many...

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In the early hours on Friday (July 4), a large storm dropped about a foot of water in just a few hours over the Texas Hill Country. In 45 minutes, the water ran down the region's slopes into the Guadalupe River, which rose by more than 26 feet (8...

This tiny Alabama BBQ shack has Texas tourists lining up for a reason
The first time I saw Frank Morse doing his thing, he was grilling for a few friends on the side of the road before a Dauphin Island Mardi Gras parade. And by “a few,” I mean 30 or 40. His industrial-grade mobile smoker was made from a length of...

Pair earns honors at West Texas A&M
A couple of students from Derby were recently named to the president’s list at West Texas A&M University for the spring 2025 semester. To make the president’s list, students must finish with a semester GPA of 4.0. Derby students to earn the...

"Don’t do it" "Riley only wins with transfers": Fans react to four-star 2027 QB Peyton Houston's USC commitment rumors
USC hasn’t secured any commitments for its 2027 recruiting class yet, but the Trojans are gaining momentum with a top prospect. On Monday, Rivals analysts Steve Wiltfong and Sam Spiegelman predicted that Lincoln Riley’s program would land...