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Al Jazeeraworld23 hrs ago
Two Die in Southern Texas Flooding; Over 230 Rescues Conducted
Flooding across southern Texas has killed two people and led to more than 230 rescues, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday. Heavy rain since Monday has pushed rivers to record levels in several counties. State and federal teams continue search and evacuation efforts.
cnbc.comscience1 day ago
Kerr County declares flash flood emergency as heavy rain kills one and prompts dozens of rescues
Heavy rain triggered a flash flood emergency in parts of Kerr County on July 16, 2026. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed one death and about 80 rescues. More than six million people across 57 counties were under flood watch.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Texas Flooding Kills One, Prompts Rescue of Over 70 People
Catastrophic flooding hit Texas on July 16 after days of heavy rain. Authorities rescued dozens before sunrise while Governor Greg Abbott issued disaster declarations for dozens of counties.
insurancejournal.comworld2 days ago
Texas Rangers to Join Investigation of Fatal Shooting During ICE Vehicle Stop in Houston
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Rangers will lead an independent probe into the July 7 shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a vehicle stop. The investigation will include coordination with federal officials.
cnbc.comscience3 days ago
Texas activates emergency teams ahead of expected heavy rain and flash flooding
Usa Today reported that Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on July 12, 2026, to activate state resources before expected heavy rain and flash flooding. Warnings were already issued for counties near Dallas-Fort Worth and Midland-Odessa. Multi…
english.elpais.compolitics49 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Allows Texas to Enforce SB 4 Immigration Law During Ongoing Legal Challenge
A federal appeals court ruled that Texas may enforce SB 4 while litigation continues. Governor Greg Abbott said the decision gives the state authority to arrest people who cross the border illegally.
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Texas Governor Abbott Holds Double-Digit Lead Over Hinojosa in Latest Polls
Recent surveys show Governor Greg Abbott ahead of Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa by four to six points. Prediction markets give Abbott an 87-88 percent chance of winning a fourth term in November.
politics55 days ago
Texas, Georgia, Virginia Take Steps on Local Prosecutor Authority
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a statewide prosecutor office and impeachment eligibility for district attorneys. Georgia enacted a law changing election rules for prosecutors in five counties. The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into one Virginia p…
newsone.compolitics63 days ago
Texas Governor Declines to Endorse in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either incumbent Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff scheduled for May 26. The race advanced to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary. Polls show…
Fox Newsbusiness66 days ago
Texas Governor Promotes State to Businesses Leaving New York
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is encouraging businesses and executives to relocate from New York City as Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances policies including higher taxes on high-value properties. A spokesperson for the governor highlighted Texas' lack of state income tax and pro-growth reg…
automotiveworld.comworld69 days ago
Mexico Completes 20-21 Story Torre Centinela AI Surveillance Tower in Ciudad Juárez
Mexico has built an operational 20-21 floor tower in Ciudad Juárez equipped with AI surveillance, thousands of cameras, drones and license plate readers. The project includes a direct line to Texas under a deal signed with Greg Abbott, though Mexican federal approval is still req…
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