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Central Texas Flood Survivors: North Texas Offer Assistance and Fundraising?
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX ) said,” Texas is grieving,” expressing the emotions of Texans at a press conference on Monday morning when it was revealed that at least 75 lives had been lost as a result of the catastrophic flooding that occurred over the July 4 weekend in the Guadalupe River. North Texas residents are
27 tourists and lawyers were killed in the Hill Country Flood, according to Camp Mystic.
The female ‘ summer camp Camp Mystic, which was severely impacted by the flash flooding over the holiday weekend, announced the loss of 27 campers and counselors in a statement posted on their website. Following the severe flooding on the Guadalupe river, Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 guests and counseling. The concept
‘Today Will Be a Hard Day’: Death Toll Increases in Kerrville Flooding Disaster
The death toll in Kerr County and the surrounding area has increased to 27, with 27 children from Camp Mystic still missing, according to local authorities during a Saturday morning press conference. “I want people to know that today is going to be a hard day,” Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring told reporters tearfully. Herring asked
Mass Casualty Disaster Declared in Kerrville, Central Texas as First Responders Continue Flash Flood Rescue Efforts
As many as 10 are confirmed dead and 23 young girls from a summer camp are missing in and around Kerr County as flash flooding swept through unsuspecting Hill Country communities. Rescue efforts continued into the evening as authorities warned the numbers were still evolving. In the early morning on July 4, between 12 and
House Bill 2 Teacher Pay Raises Spark Mixed Reactions from Texas Educators
Some districts have posted celebratory announcements on X detailing the specific amounts educators will receive. Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) even used their post as an opportunity to recruit, telling their followers to “tag a friend who should join Team FWISD.” × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able
Texas Attorney General Drops Appeal to $6.7 Million Whistleblower Judgment
According to a filing obtained by The Texan, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has dropped its appeal of a $6.7 million judgment awarded to four former employees who in 2020 filed a case against the agency and Attorney General Ken Paxton under the Texas Whistleblower Act. “A left-wing judge in Austin issued a
Texas Sees Public School Enrollment Decline Amid Charter School Surge
More than half of Texas public schools are experiencing a decline in enrollment, with charter schools emerging as the leading alternative for families. Fifty-eight percent of traditional Texas public school districts saw enrollment decline from fall 2019 to fall 2024, according to a report by Texas A&M University’s Private Enterprise Research Center. While Texas saw
Here’s Where Texas’ Top 2026 Races Stand
The 2026 election cycle is taking shape in Texas. Spots up and down the ticket are filling up with new candidates, known entities, and campaign retreads. Here’s a rundown of where things stand at the statewide level for Texas. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Supreme Court Says Governor, Attorney General Not Subject to Lower Court Orders in Public Information Dispute
A Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) opinion issued Friday rejected a nonprofit group’s efforts to force Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton to turn over requested records, but left unanswered a question about whether any court can force the state’s executive officers to comply with the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). Authored by
Former Gov. Rick Perry, Fermi America Announce Amarillo AI Power Center with Texas Tech Partnership
Plans for an Amarillo-based “first-of-its-kind behind-the-meter HyperGrid campus” have been unveiled in a project led by former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in partnership with Texas Tech University (TTU). Fermi America shared plans last week for its 5,769-acre “nuclear power complex” that will host a natural gas project and utility power grid in order to “deliver
Texas Wins Nearly $300 Million in 50-State Opioid Crisis Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Company
The State of Texas has secured $286.6 million via a settlement from a pharmacy it sued for the company’s role in furthering the opioid crisis — bringing the Lone Star State to nearly $3.3. billion collected from such cases. The lawsuit included 55 attorneys general from every eligible American state and territory. × This page
Adoption Curriculum for Texas High School Students Signed Into Law
Legislation requiring that high school students be informed of all adoption-related resources available in Texas is now law, after passage during the 89th regular legislative session and being signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Authored by Sen. Phil King (R-Weatherford) and carried by Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-Galveston) in the lower chamber, Senate Bill (SB) 1207
