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Texas Ag Commissioner to Newsmax: Central Texas Needs Help
KUGN - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
Texas state officials are working to provide assistance to local farmers in Central Texas who lost crops, equipment, and livestock in the floods over the Fourth of July weekend, but could use additional funding and help with transportation,...
Personnel from 20 Texas agencies involved in recovery efforts
The Center Square
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July 8, 2025
(The Center Square) – Thousands of personnel and volunteers from across Texas have come to assist with recovery efforts and debris removal in Kerr County and surrounding areas in response to the historic July 4 flood. After a torrential downpour...
Abilene leads Texas cities in hotel revenue thanks in part to Project Stargate
KTXS - Texas
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ABILENE, Texas — If you're trying to book a hotel in Abilene, you might have some trouble. Abilene has seen a record-setting year for hotel occupancy, and that's thanks in part to developments like Project Stargate. RELATED | Abilene chosen as...
US Associated Press Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving
Yahoo News
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Texas’ catastrophic flooding hit faith-based summer camps especially hard, and the heartbreak is sweeping across the country where similar camps mark a rite of passage and a crucial faith experience for millions of children and teens. “Camp is...
Chandra Mohan to lead new $3 million cancer research facility in Texas
The American Bazaar
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July 8, 2025
Indian American biomedical researcher Dr. Chandra Mohan has been named project director of a new University of Houston Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Core facility for accelerating immunotherapy research. With a $3 million grant from the Cancer...
Toyota Provides $600,000 for Texas Flood Relief
Autochannel
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PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2025 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is partnering with Toyota Financial Services (TFS), Gulf States Toyota (GST), Southeast Toyota (SET), Vic Vaughan Toyota of Boerne and Toyota and Lexus dealers nationwide, to provide...
A New Era in Texas Real Estate: Foreign Investment Restriction Under New State Law
National Agricultural Law Center
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July 8, 2025
by NALC staff On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 17 (“SB 17”), which restricts certain foreign purchases of real property located within the state. Prior to this measure, Texas law did not contain any...
An inspiring tale of 2 girls rescued in the Texas Hill Country floods went viral. It wasn't true
KTTZ - Texas
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July 8, 2025
It was a miraculous story: two girls rescued alive, nearly 30 feet up in a tree, two days after a devastating flood hit the Texas Hill Country and claimed the lives of more than 100 people. The story was reported in local media and shared hundreds...
Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving
Tri City Record - New Mexico
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July 8, 2025
Texas’ catastrophic flooding hit faith-based summer camps especially hard, and the heartbreak is sweeping across the country where similar camps mark a rite of passage and a crucial faith experience for millions of children and teens. “Camp is...
P. Terry's, Kerbey Lane to donate 100% of Thursday profits to Texas flood relief. See list
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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In the wake of devastating July 4 floods that have ravaged the greater Central Texas area, local restaurants are stepping forward to help support affected communities. P. Terry's, Kerbey Lane to donate 100% of profits Thursday As recovery efforts...
Climate change helped fuel heavy rains that led to devastating Texas flood
San Antonio Current - Texas
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July 8, 2025
click to enlarge Wikimedia Commons / World Central Kitchen Property damage and economic loss from the Texas Hill Country flood is expected to top $18 billion. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news...
Jensen Ackles Talks "Countdown," Family Moving From Texas to NYC
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Posted in: Amazon Studios, TV | Tagged: countdown, Jensen Ackles Jensen Ackles (The Boys, Supernatural) checked in with Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss Countdown, his family's Texas/NYC move, and more. With the next chapter of Prime Video and...
Texas' tax-free weekend is a month away: Qualifying school supplies
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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Now that the Fourth of July has come and gone, it's time to start thinking about returning to school. To help students, teachers and parents prepare for the back-to-school transition, Texas' tax-free weekend offers savings on school supplies and...
AFC Notes: Hunter Trains at WR, Howard Revamps OL for Texans
BVM Sports
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July 8, 2025
The AFC is seeing notable strategic shifts as teams prepare for the upcoming season. The Jaguars are increasing first-round pick Travis Hunter's time at wide receiver to build his offensive skill set before training camp. The Texans' Tytus Howard...
Texas Shrimpers Welcome Season with Boost from New State Law
Texas Border Business
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July 8, 2025
The Port of Brownsville ‘s fishing harbor, home to approximately 100 shrimp boats, bustles with activity as boats are prepped for the 2025 commercial shrimp season which opens July 15. Image courtesy of the Port of BrownsvilleTexas Border Business...
2025 Missouri Football Opponent Previews: Texas A&M Aggies
Rock M Nation - Missouri
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July 8, 2025
Welcome back to Rock M Nation’s annual opponent preview series of the upcoming season. Each week we will break down one opponent from the schedule in chronological order. Given that rosters are ever fluid - and this is done by a hobbyist rather...
Texas Star Receiver Jalen Lott Commits to Oregon Over Texas, LSU, and USC
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 8, 2025
Lott Picks Oregon Over Elite Programs It’s official!! For the second time in the last four days a major star receiver and one of the best all-around high school athletes from Texas is heading out West to join a Big 10 powerhouse. This time it’s...
HUD, lenders offer aid after deadly Texas floods
National Mortgage News
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July 8, 2025
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will make mortgage relief measures available in the wake of the Central Texas flooding disaster, joining others in the home lending community offering aid to hard-hit communities. With President...
Hobby Airport begins canopy construction, causing night traffic reroutes through September
KHOU - Texas
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Houston Airports begins construction on a new canopy at Hobby Airport. HOUSTON — Summer travel is in full swing, but passengers flying out of William P. Hobby Airport, should plan ahead as overnight traffic restrictions are now in effect due to...
Cowboy Chicken Signs Lease to Grow in Plano, Texas, this Fall
QSR Magazine - North Carolina
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July 8, 2025
Cowboy Chicken, the beloved fast casual restaurant known for its wood-fire rotisserie chicken and hearty Southern sides, announced the signing of a lease agreement with Vesta Restaurant Group to open a new location in Plano, Texas, in late fall....