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1. 3 people are still missing from deadly July 4 floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100
Just three people remain missing — down from nearly 100 at last count — since the Texas Hill Country was pounded by massive flooding on July 4, officials said Saturday.
2. Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s district — and what happens to the neighboring GOP-held ones — is at the crux of President Donald Trump’s high-risk, high-reward push to get Texas Republicans to redraw their political map. Trump is seeking to avoid the traditional midterm letdown that most incumbent presidents endure and hold onto the House, which the GOP narrowly controls.
3. How the Lower Colorado River Authority manages the Highland Lakes through droughts and floods
Understanding how our region manages extreme flooding starts with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the Highland Lakes system.
The LCRA manages six major reservoirs — collectively known as the Highland Lakes — located northwest of Austin along the Colorado River.
(Spectrum News/Reid Lybarger)
Around The Nation
1. EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffs
2. Immigration raids bring new concerns for Springfield Haitian immigrants
3. 32 Palestinians killed trying to reach U.S. group’s food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Miranda Lambert performs during the 2023 CMA Fest on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Texas natives Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum organize benefit concert for flood relief
Texans are continuing to help their fellow Texans through the aftermath of the devastating Hill Country floods with a benefit concert at the Moody Center in Austin. Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are putting on Band Together Texas, a concert to raise money for flood relief efforts in the Lone Star State.