“Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas
By Joshua Fechter and Paul Cobler, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2025 ““Disasters are a human choice”: Texas counties have little power to stop building in flood-prone areas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
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Production outlook optimistic for Texas cotton amid low prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers. John Robinson, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist in the Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics, said growing conditions are much better than in recent years due to drought, but prices are low and could…
Read MoreBrookshire Grocery Co. Launches Donation Campaign for Hill Country Flood Relief
TYLER, Texas, July 8, 2025 – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is inviting customers to join the company in supporting the communities impacted by the devastating flood in Central Texas. Now through July 23, customers at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire’s stores in Texas can donate by adding $1, $3, $5…
Read MoreSenator Paul Bettencourt Statement on Second Major Legal Victory for Texas A–F Public School Accountability System
AUSTIN, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the second longest serving member of the Senate Committee on Education K-16, chaired by Senator Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), and author of SB 1365 (87R), which restored and strengthened the A-F accountability system, released the following statement in response to the 15th Court of Appeals’ ruling securing the 2nd…
Read MoreHill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune July 5, 2025 “Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help” 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, The…
Read MoreRandall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud
By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2025 “Randall County GOP chair charged with felony election fraud” 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, The Texas Tribune’s…
Read MoreTexas Education Agency to release schools’ 2024 performance ratings after court ruling
By Sneha Dey and Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Aug. 12, 2024 “Texas Education Agency to release schools’ 2024 performance ratings after court ruling” 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. A state…
Read MoreAs Guadalupe River flows calm, evidence of its destructive force remains
By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2025 “As Guadalupe River flows calm, evidence of its destructive force remains” 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 to The Y’all —…
Read MoreWeather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune July 8, 2025 “Weather warnings gave officials a 3 hour, 21 minute window to save lives in Kerr County. What happened then remains unclear.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
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