July 9, 2025 “There has been a lot of misinformation flying around lately, so let me clarify: the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has absolutely no connection to cloud seeding or any form of weather modification. Since the passage of Senate Bill 1303 in 2011, TDA has had no legal authority, responsibilities, or involvement in…

BEAUMONT, Texas –A Beaumont man has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Brian Keith Murphy, 33, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 85 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge…

BEAUMONT, Texas –A Port Arthur convicted felon has been sentenced for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Carl Sampson Solomon, 43, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison by U.S. District…

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 “Sirens, gauges and flood prevention: What the Texas Legislature could do in response to Hill Country disaster” 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.…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 “SpaceX wins OK to build plant that creates liquid oxygen for rockets near South Texas beach” 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. Subscribe…

By Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 “Kerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of flooding” 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…

“I praise U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for her continued efforts to deliver much-needed relief to America’s farmers and ranchers through the congressionally authorized $16 billion Supplemental Disaster Relief Program. This streamlined initiative, featuring pre-filled applications and immediate in-person support, is exactly what producers require after facing devastating droughts, wildfires, floods, and freezes…

By Arcelia Martin, Inside Climate News July 9, 2025 “Climate change helped fuel heavy rains that caused Hill Country floods, experts 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 The…

By Eleanor Klibanoff and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 “Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities” 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…