New floods lead to rescues and evacuations across Texas
By Hayden Betts and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2025 “New floods lead to rescues and evacuations across Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreMy Plates Launches Two Letter Texas Plate Auction!
Plate messages with only two-letters that offer one big statement! Ready to turn heads with the shortest, coolest license plate on the road? My Plates just kicked off a brand-new online auction featuring 25 ultra-rare Texas license plate messages—each one made up of just two letters. Yep, you read that right. Just 2-Letters. A very rare combination indeed.…
Read MoreTexas Weekly Gas Price Update
July 14, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 9.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 2.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 37.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…
Read MoreBlow Off Some Steam!
SUNDAY July 13, 2025 {READ IN BROWSER} PLEASE SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER WITH YOUR FRIENDS Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email FEATURE Blow Off Steam on the Texas State Railroad The Texas State Railroad train excursions are popular on lists of things to do each summer and there are numerous opportunities. There are still tickets…
Read MoreWho’s Policing Opioid Settlement Spending? A Crowdsourced Database Might Help
By Aneri Pattani July 11, 2025 After years of legal battles, state attorneys general won billions of dollars in opioid settlements from drug companies accused of fueling the addiction crisis. They declared victory at press conferences, and some touted the deals during their gubernatorial campaigns. But now that the windfall is being spent, are attorneys…
Read MoreEmergency crews suspend search for Hill Country flooding victims amid new flood warnings
By Gabriela Aoun, Associated Press July 13, 2025 “Emergency crews suspend search for Hill Country flooding victims amid new flood warnings” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreJIM “PAPPY” MOORE: The Ego is the Last to Know
By Jim “Pappy” Moore I am a dreamer. Most of my dreams are enjoyable, the ones that I can remember. Some have more impact than others. Lately I have had some shorter time periods of sleeping. Instead of sleeping soundly for four or five hours at night, I awaken ready to get up after only…
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Moran Minute: A Tragedy in the Hill Country, and a Call to Act
Enews Sign Up | Visit My Website | View Online Dear East Texans, What happened in the Hill Country this past weekend was nothing short of devastating. At least 119 lives were lost—including 27 children in Kerr County alone—after relentless rains triggered flash floods across Central Texas. Dozens more remain missing. Families are grieving. Communities are hurting. And yet,…
Read MoreDivorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say
By Jessica Shuran Yu, The Texas Tribune July 12, 2025 “Divorce between Ken and Angela Paxton will proceed outside public view, reports say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for…
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