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Why flash floods like those in Texas and New York are becoming more common  Axios Why Flash Flooding Is Getting Worse Across the U.S. and How to Stay Safe  Time Magazine Climate change is fueling brutal rainstorms. Here’s how to stay safe  NPR The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly  The Conversation This is why there’s been so …

Imagine a Washington in which President Trump was held to account. A Washington in which Congress doesn’t roll over like a dog begging for a treat. A Washington that functions the way it’s supposed to, with that whole checks-and-balances thing working. Enticing, no? Democrats need to win just three seats in 2026 to seize control of the House and impose …

The dam on the Guadalupe River that forms Nimitz Lake, the city of Kerrville’s primary water reservoir. County commissioners say they have a plan to drain at least one of the artificial reservoirs along the river, to facilitate the search for human remains and hazardous debris following the flash flood of July 4. Martin Kaste hide caption toggle caption Martin …

Lawrenceville (Ga.) Grayson five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson has committed to Texas, he announced Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show. It’s a mammoth addition for head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. Despite in-state Georgia being a top contender for a long time, Atkinson is now set to head to Austin at the next level. Oregon and Clemson were the other …

Five-star LB Tyler Atkinson commits to Texas, giving the Longhorns a massive and much-needed recruiting win  247Sports Longhorns land Atkinson, top OLB in 2026 class  ESPN Top SEC LBs CJ Allen, Anthony Hill illustrate the choice that 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson made in his recruitment  DawgNation Texas football: Tyler Atkinson, a Georgia 5-star recruit, commits  Austin American-Statesman Five-star Tyler Atkinson, nation’s No. 1 LB, …

A Summer Camp on the Guadalupe River Reopens After Deadly Texas Flooding  The New York Times Volunteers rally to rebuild flood-damaged Texas camp serving children with disabilities  CBS News Volunteers rally at Camp CAMP to restore flood-damaged site before campers arrive  kens5.com Texas camp conducting ‘massive cleanup’ to open in wake of flooding  MSN Source link

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is pushing Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional maps to create more House seats favorable to his party, part of a broader effort to help the GOP retain control of the chamber in next year’s midterm elections. The president’s directive signals part of the strategy Trump is likely to …

Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting  The New York Times Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority  AP News Gerrymandering: Gov. Gavin Newsom floats redistricting retribution if Texas GOP redraws its maps ahead of midterm elections  ABC7 San Francisco White House eyeing five-seat GOP pickup in Texas in midterms as part of redistricting …

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas Democrats in Congress sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map in the …

CNN  —  President Donald Trump told Texas Republicans on Tuesday the White House believes the GOP can flip as many as five US House seats as part of a Republican redistricting effort in the state, according to a source familiar with the call. Punchbowl News first reported on the president’s message to Texas Republicans. Trump said on Truth Social Tuesday …