The Trump administration has expanded federal disaster relief to additional counties in Texas following the catastrophic flooding that struck the Hill Country on July 4th. This development comes as President Trump and the First Lady prepare to visit the affected region. The death toll from this natural disaster now stands at 121, as reported by the Dallas Morning News. … [Read more...] about After Criticism, Trump Admin Approves More Flood Relief in Texas
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Rep. Pfluger Reunites With Daughters After Emergency Evacuation From Camp Mystic
Reports from Texas indicate that a severe flooding event along the Guadalupe River has resulted in tragedy and ongoing rescue efforts. At least 37 people have lost their lives, and dozens remain unaccounted for after floodwaters rose an alarming 26 feet in less than an hour early Friday. Among those affected were campers at Camp Mystic, a historic all-girls summer camp near … [Read more...] about Rep. Pfluger Reunites With Daughters After Emergency Evacuation From Camp Mystic
Family Sues U.S. After Kids Taken During Courthouse Arrests
Reports from Texas indicate that a legal challenge has been mounted against the current administration's policy on immigrant arrests at courthouses. The case centers on a mother and her two young children, now detained in an immigration facility after their arrest following a routine court appearance. The family, who fled Honduras in October 2024, entered the United States … [Read more...] about Family Sues U.S. After Kids Taken During Courthouse Arrests
Abbott Shocks Lawmakers, Vetoes Bill to Ban THC Across Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, vetoed a bill this past Sunday that would have imposed a blanket ban on all consumable products containing THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana. This last-minute veto allows the burgeoning market, rich with THC-infused vapes, gummies, and other items, to continue its sales across the state. If Governor Abbott had approved … [Read more...] about Abbott Shocks Lawmakers, Vetoes Bill to Ban THC Across Texas
