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FEMA chief rejects criticism, calls Texas floods response ‘a model’ for dealing with disaster

The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.

The New York Times · 7h

FEMA’s director defends the response to Texas flooding during a hearing with lawmakers.

David Richardson, the acting director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, defended the Trump administration’s handling of the recent catastrophic floods in Texas, insisting to members of Congress on Wednesday that recent policy changes did not slow the government’s response.

Roll Call on MSN · 5h

At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods

House Republicans and Democrats alike Wednesday offered sharp scrutiny of the federal government’s response to a recent Texas flooding disaster that resulted in the deaths of at least 135 people. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Development,

Texas A&M mascot Reveille X recovering

Bleacher Report · 4m

Texas A&M Live Mascot Reveille X Has Eye Removed in Surgery, Expected Back in Fall

Reveille X, Texas A&M's iconic mascot, had surgery to remove her eye after being diagnosed with glaucoma, according to Texas A&M president Mark Welsh III.

U.S. News & World Report · 54m

Texas A&M's Collie Mascot Reveille X Has Eye Removed After Glaucoma Diagnosis

Reveille X, Texas A&M's border collie mascot, had her right eye surgically removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma, the university's president said Wednesday. The collie — also known as the “First Lady of Aggieland” — was diagnosed with glaucoma after experiencing discomfort and cloudiness in her right eye,

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 3h

Texas A&M mascot Reveille X has right eye removed after glaucoma surgery, university president says

Though she will take a brief break from her engagements, Reveille X is expected to return to her normal activities by the upcoming fall semester.

THC, Texas Senate

CBS News · 4h

Texas Senate committee advances new THC ban during special legislative session

Just weeks after the governor vetoed a bill banning products containing THC, state senators revived it in the special session, filing nearly identical legislation and passing it unanimously out of committee with a 10-0 vote on Tuesday.

USA Today · 1d

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick makes THC ban, congressional redistricting priorities for Senate

Here's a look at what were named priority bills for the Texas Senate by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as the first special session is underway.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations

Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for possession of hemp-derived THC.

Texas Democrat ready to break quorum to block redistricting

CBS News · 1d

Texas Democrats threaten walkout over Trump's redistricting push

Texas Democrats have threatened a walkout over President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map. Texas legislators began their special session on Tuesday. John C. Moritz, the chief political reporter for the Austin American-Statesman,

USA Today · 1d

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster and even break quorum.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

'Hell no, not on our watch': Texas Democrat ready to break quorum to block redistricting

Texas Democrats know they have few options to stop Republicans from redrawing the state's congressional maps exactly as the president wants them. They do, however, have a nuclear option.

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US government is building a 5,000-person immigrant detention camp in west Texas

The U.S. government is building an immense 5,000-person detention camp in west Texas, government contract announcements said, ...

51mon MSN

'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, ...

At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame

At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency ...

42mon MSN

Texas lawmakers review catastrophic floods but say they aren’t out to assign blame

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing ...

18hon MSN

Texas officials begin state investigation into July 4 flood disaster

Testimony will be heard from those in charge of managing rivers as well as emergency managers and first responders about the ...

11hon MSN

Body of woman lost in Texas floods found in Kerrville area; two still missing, Abbott says

The body of a woman who was missing in the devastating July 4 floods has been found, according to Gov. Greg Abbott. Abbott ...

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FEMA head who resigned after Texas floods will return to Philadelphia Fire Department

Ken Pagurek, a longtime Philadelphia firefighter who served as chief of FEMA’s search and rescue branch for the past year, ...

1don MSN

Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing ...

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