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Beaumont family mourns loss of 8-year-old daughter in Texas Hill County flooding
12 News Now - Texas
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July 8, 2025
Mary Grace Baker was among 27 Camp Mystic campers who who went missing during the July 4 flooding. BEAUMONT, Texas — The family of 8-year-old Mary Grace Baker confirmed Monday night that their daughter's body has been found following devastating...
Petition Claims Highway 287 Construction Damaging Vehicles in Wic
Fox Sports 1510 KMND - Texas
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July 8, 2025
Looks like some construction on Highway 287 has upset a lot of citizens and they want answers after an online petition has gone viral. Looks like a construction project between Iowa Park and Wichita Falls is causing folks to call their insurance...
Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 8, 2025
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 matter of chance, according to experts. More than 100...
Federal grid reliablity report warns renewables will add to ‘100% increased risk of power outages’ by 2030; Texas begs to differ
Renewable Energy World
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July 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) began the week following Independence Day with a bang, releasing a report that evaluates the reliability and security of America’s power grid. In it, the Trump 2.0 era DOE warns of a 100% increased risk of power...
From Waste to Wealth: Texas Supreme Court Ruling in 'Cactus Water' Defines Produced Water Ownership, Sets Stage for Clarity on Critical Mineral Markets in Texas
Texas Lawyer
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July 8, 2025
On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Cactus Water Services v. COG Operating, No. 23-0676, resolving a high-stakes dispute over the ownership of produced water—a vexing byproduct of oil and gas production...
Texas A&M football: 2025 linebackers outlook
My Aggie Nation - Texas
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Williams is also poised for a big season. A&M brought him in last year to play alongside York. The transfer from Florida had a decent year with 43 tackles, 7.5 of them for loss. He also broke up four passes and had three quarterback pressures. His...
HUD Provides Foreclosure Relief to Texans Impacted by Floods
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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Action from Secretary Turner provides immediate relief for more than 900 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgages in impacted areas WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner...
The Guadalupe River in Texas surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. It caught everyone off guard
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
$18M to $22M in Economic Loss Predicted From Texas Floods
Government Technology
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July 8, 2025
(TNS) — The economic loss resulting from the flash flooding that devastated parts of the Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend could reach $18 billion to $22 billion, according to a preliminary estimate by AccuWeather. The flooding in Kerr...
Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Last year, Hurricane Helene dumped more than 30 inches (76 centimeters) of rain on western North Carolina, triggering catastrophic flooding that washed away roads and homes, killing more than 100 people in that state alone. This week, flooding...
Moving In Texas Is Now Easier: Pink Zebra Moving Opens In Plano
Local Profile of Collin County - Texas
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Pink Zebra Moving, a company known for its hot pink trucks and customer-first philosophy, is expanding into Collin County with a new franchise in Plano. The Plano location, owned by Jesse and Gloria Garcia, will host a grand opening and...
USC football picks up projection to land Class of 2027 four-star QB Peyton Houston
Yahoo Sports
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While USC football is still continuing to put together its top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, it is never too early to start thinking about 2027. It seems Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden have been doing that. On Monday, the Trojans picked up a...
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith discusses prayer request for Texas tragedy and political achievements
Hinds Today - Mississippi
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July 8, 2025
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, known for her conservative stance and representation of Mississippi, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various topics. Her posts reflect both personal sentiments and political achievements.On July 6,...
CA nail salon industry wrestles with AB 5 fallout
The Redwood City Pulse - California
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July 8, 2025
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The end of a temporary exemption to a state law requiring many employers to classify their independent contractors as employees is leading some nail technicians to...
Slog AM: Seattle’s Population Reaches 800,000, Deaths in Texas Floods Passes 100, ICE Raids LA Park with Horses
The Stranger - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
Seattle. I'm sorry. Your heat is nowhere near all that. You spoiled me. Yes, I much prefer your cold days, I love your long winter nights, and live for your clouds, which never fail to carry the sun away. But when I recently visited Atlanta, I...
Tariffs to push new home construction costs up 3% by year-end, Bank of America warns
Mortgage Professional Australia
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July 8, 2025
Read next: Trump policy uncertainty causing unrest in the housing market The bank predicts increases across multiple material categories: “We expect tariffs to increase prices for HVAC, plumbing, appliances, electrical components, and flooring. In...
DR. Miguel “Mike” Nevarez: The Relentless Advocate for South Texas Education
Texas Border Business
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July 8, 2025
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...
Questions over Texas floods
CNN
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July 8, 2025
CNN — As Central Texas reels from flash floods that killed over 100 people this weekend, questions are sharpening about whether officials could have done more to avert the tragedy – both in the decades leading up to the disaster, and in the...
"Don’t do it" "Riley only wins with transfers": Fans react to four-star 2027 QB Peyton Houston's USC commitment rumors
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
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...
Death toll from Texas flooding surpasses 100 as search for victims continues
EMS1 - Texas
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July 8, 2025
By Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan and John Seewer Associated Press KERRVILLE, Texas — The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as search-and-rescue teams continued to wade into swollen...