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Bills filed by Houston-area legislators address 'Gulf of America' name change. Here's what to know.
The Texas legislature's House and Senate chambers are considering bills that reinforce President Donald Trump’s federal ...
Gov. Abbott is now seeking FEMA help 3 weeks after deadly South Texas flooding
Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are asking President Trump for federal disaster aid following devastating Rio ...
What is drought? Map shows 82% of Texas land in drought or 'abnormally dry'
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, much of Texas is now under drought watch — with the exception of North and ...
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Ithaca flood insurance rate maps are changing. Council to hold public meeting Wednesday
Ithaca’s Common Council will vote to adopt new FEMA flood maps and update floodplain management regulations at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, April 16, at Ithaca City Hall. The proposed law, adopting ...
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits outside San Diego, California, USGS says
An earthquake with a 5.2 preliminary magnitude was reported near Julian, California on April 14, according to the U.S.
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Washington to appeal FEMA's refusal of $34M in disaster aid after severe November storms
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Governor Bob Ferguson is speaking out after Washington’s application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief to assist with damages from storms ...
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MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2025?
We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas ... along with the map and database below.
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April 16, 2025 Motiva restarts FCC at Port Arthur, Texas refinery, sources say Motiva Enterprises (MOTIV.UL) restarted the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 626,000 barrel ...
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Austin explosion: Massive 'blast' in Texas leaves 'entire houses shaking'
Locals in a neighbourhood of Austin, Texas, have been woken in fear and ... and people at neighboring address were "trapped by ceiling debris". Emergency responders are said to have been clearing ...
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MAP: Where have Austin’s homicides occurred in 2025?
We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, sports and growth in Texas ... Scroll down for a map of where each homicide ...
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It’s a boy! Phillies slugger Bryce Harper uses blue bat to signal creative baby gender reveal
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In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
Content loading … The Texas Tribune thanks its sponsors. Become one. Latest News By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer Updated: 8 hours ago More than 50 House Democrats have signed on to a plan to ...