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Texas flood missing toll revised sharply down to three
Brenham Banner-Press - Texas
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Authorities in Texas have sharply lowered the number of people still believed missing after catastrophic flooding earlier this month, saying the search continued for three individuals in the worst-hit area of the US state. At least 135 people died...
The Body in Proximity
The Christian Century - Illinois
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July 22, 2025
The DoubleTree Inn Houston, Texas In the shadow of so much suffering I sit in my small hotel suite. The medical center looms outside my big bay window, 25 floors of tinted glass glinting in the sun. I sip my coffee, sweet and white with too much...
Palm Beach County businesses team up to help Texas flood victims
WPTV 5 - Florida
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July 21, 2025
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Business owners in Palm Beach County who witnessed the devastating floods in Texas earlier this month are taking action to help those in need. Boca Raton business owner Kari Demarinis recalls watching the aftermath of the deadly...
Number of missing from floods in Texas county drops from nearly 100 to 3
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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“This remarkable progress reflects countless hours of coordinated search and rescue operations, careful investigative work, and an unwavering commitment to bringing clarity and hope to families during an unimaginably difficult time,” said...
Biz behind obnoxiously loud NYC ‘churchero’ car speakers used at meet-ups insists, ‘Our clientele is all families’
AOL
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Just hear them out. The owners of a vehicle audio shop that installs some of the gigantic “churchero” speaker systems at the root of obnoxiously loud car meetups in the Big Apple are asking city residents and lawmakers to cool their engines. Luis...
Texas flood: Missing persons now seven as death toll hits 134
Tribune Online
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July 20, 2025
The number of people still missing in flood-ravaged Kerr County, Texas, has significantly declined from nearly 100 to just three, according to local officials. In an update released by the city of Kerrville, authorities said extensive coordination...
Faith Ward: Perth dancer on becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, selection process and Texas life
PerthNow
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July 21, 2025
Perth dancer Faith Ward is still coming to terms with the surreal feeling of becoming an official Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. “My whole world has done a 360, it’s honestly insane,” she said. The 22-year-old, known as Flexi Faith, was picked...
Alumni, family and friends honor beloved Texas State University Professor Kym Fox
KENS - Texas
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July 20, 2025
A scholarship has been established to honor Fox’s legacy in journalism. SAN ANTONIO — Kym Fox, a beloved Texas State University journalism professor, mentor and journalist, died at her home in Boerne on Saturday. Her family confirmed the news in a...
A Grayson County native brings a cultural touch to Texoma
KXII - Texas
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July 20, 2025
HOWE, Texas (KXII) - Kevin Stephens is born and raised in Howe. He has a passion for building and designing, so for 18 years of his life he worked in India designing furniture for people all over the world. When the pandemic hit, Stephens has to...
Activision seeks dismissal of Uvalde suit
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 20, 2025
LOS ANGELES -- A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty argued Friday that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde, Texas, saying the contents of the war game...
Only 3 People Remain Missing Two Weeks After Devastating Texas Floods
The Daily Beast
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July 20, 2025
Texas officials have revised the number of people missing following the devastating floods in Texas, reporting that just three people are still missing. “We are profoundly grateful to the more than 1,000 local, state, and federal authorities who...
Hegseth tells lawmakers of plan to detain immigrants at 2 U.S. bases
Yahoo News
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says bases in Indiana and New Jersey can house detained immigrants without affecting military readiness — a step toward potentially detaining thousands of people on bases on U.S. soil. Hegseth notified members of...
Texas Innovative Pools LLC Introduces Sustainable Biodesign Technology With Eco-Friendly Pool Solutions Across Texas Markets
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Texas Innovative Pools LLC, a leading name in custom pool design and construction, continues to redefine outdoor living with innovative, high-quality swimming pool solutions. Represented by a clean, modern swimmer icon, the...
'Bollywood' Indian couple charged in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme in Texas
The Post Millenial
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July 20, 2025
Sidhartha “Sammy” Mukherjee and his wife Sunita Mukherjee were arrested in June and charged with felony theft. A couple known for their Bollywood-style musical performances has been charged with orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme....
Educator relishes chance to give back to alma mater
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Jonathan Nagy accompanies the children's choir rehearsal at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Loretto — just one of the many activities he juggles, including high school history teacher, alumni relations director, church music director,...
Randy Weber reaffirms opposition to amnesty and criticizes U.S. immigration policy
SE Texas Times
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July 20, 2025
Randy Weber, U.S. Congressman representing Texas’ 14th district since 2013, reiterated his opposition to amnesty for illegal immigrants and criticized both colleagues in Congress and the Biden Administration’s immigration policies in a series of...
East Texas sports teams take measures to avoid dangerous heat
KLTV - Texas
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July 20, 2025
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Moving into the traditional “hottest” part of the East Texas summer, spending any time in the heat can be risky, especially when it comes to physical exertion for sports activities. The blistering heat of East Texas summer...
This Week in Texas: Redistricting, crime concerns, AG race, and early ed funding take center stage
ABC 13 - Texas
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July 20, 2025
This Week in Texas dives into redistricting battles, early education funding, the Texas Attorney General race, and crime data from Harris County. This Week in Texas we talk about the effort to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts. ABC13's...
IRS says churches can now endorse political candidates. Miami faith leaders weigh in
The Derrick and The News-Herald - Pennsylvania
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The Internal Revenue Services is reversing a long-standing policy and will now allow religious institutions to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status — a move that has divided faith leaders and advocacy groups....
Toni Storm's NSFW sequence with Mercedes Mone at AEW All In Texas goes viral
Sportskeeda
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July 20, 2025
AEW Women's World Champion "Timeless" Toni Storm made headlines when she battled Mercedes Mone at All In Texas last weekend. Now, a controversial spot from their match has gone viral. Toni Storm has captivated audiences with her depiction of a...