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The Texas Hill Country gave H-E-B its start. Now it’s providing flood relief.
H-E-B notes its roots in Kerrville as it deploys its mobile kitchen and $5 million in aid. Before H-E-B formally announced its rapid response to the torrential rain and flooding that hit the Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, the grocer's jump to action was likely expected by many Texans who have witnessed H-E-B's disaster relief for years. This time, however, the grocer's efforts feel deeply personal since H-E-B traces its founding back to Kerrville, which experienced some of the most devastating flooding.
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Inside Elon Musk’s stellar year at the Texas Capitol
While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas. While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in Texas. It was April 2013, and Musk stood at a podium in a small committee room in the basement of the Texas Capitol. The Tesla CEO asked the legislators gathered before him to change state law, allowing him to bypass the state’s powerful car dealership lobby and sell his electric vehicles directly to the public. He painted a bleak picture of what could happen if they didn’t give him his way. “We would, I’m afraid, we would fail,” Musk told the assembled representatives. “So for us, it’s a matter of life or death.” Clad in a dark suit instead of his now ubiquitous black T-shirt and baseball hat, the younger Musk was unable to persuade lawmakers in Austin. That year, the bill he wanted to pass died. More than a decade later, however, Musk’s fortunes inside the Texas Capitol have changed — dramatically.
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City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $69,443,984 or 6.2%, and of that amount $12,251,418 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll
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Democrat Nathan Johnson Launches Bid for Attorney General
Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994.
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Conroe ISD to discuss compensation plan for teachers and staff, rezoning
Conroe ISD will hold a meeting July 15 to discuss multiple items, including its compensation plan and zoning for its new schools. At the June 24 meeting, CISD Chief Financial Officer Karen Garza presented the 2025-26 compensation plan, which includes 6% raises for teachers and staff and a 4% raise for police and other administrative positions, as previously reported by Community Impact.
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Funeral services for Jesse Gene “Coach” Walker, 86, of Lufkin will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Walker McWilliams and Eric Wright officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Jesse Gene Walker was born June 3, 1939 in Huntington, Texas, Ora community, to the late Naomi (McClure) Walker and Eugene Etheral Walker and passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 13, 2025.
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As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “just a very simple redrawing." Texas Democrats in Congress sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map in the middle of the decade, labeling it a threat to democracy — and warning their GOP counterparts that an aggressive gerrymander could come back to haunt them. The Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is poised to consider a new set of congressional maps during a special session that kicks off next week. With their party locked out of power in Austin, Democrats from the state’s congressional delegation said they expect the new districts to continue Texas' history of violating the federal Voting Rights Act by diluting the votes of racial minorities.
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Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Potential Noncitizen Voters
More than 100 potential cases of illegal voting are under investigation. Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than 100 potential noncitizens accused of casting over 200 ballots during the 2020 and 2022 election cycles. The majority of the suspected illegal votes are concentrated in Harris County, Texas’s most populous county. Additional instances are reportedly under investigation in Guadalupe, Cameron, and Eastland counties. “Illegal aliens and foreign nationals must not be allowed to influence Texas elections by casting illegal ballots with impunity. I will not allow it to continue,” Paxton said.
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Texas Counties Have Exploited a ‘Disaster Loophole’ to Hike Taxes
As Texans grapple with the devastating flood that struck the Hill Country on July 4th, killing over 130 people and leaving many still missing, local officials have already taken steps to potentially raise property taxes—without voter approval. On Monday, the Kerr County Commissioners Court unanimously authorized its tax assessor to calculate property tax rates using a special provision in state law that allows for a higher cap on increases in the wake of a disaster.
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Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk
It’s a question resurfacing in political circles after Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled an 18-item agenda for the upcoming special session—largely packed with conservative priorities that stalled during the regular legislative session. But what’s really turning up the temperature is an effort to redraw congressional maps to increase the Republican majority in Congress. President Donald Trump has told members he wants to see five new Republican seats from Texas.
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How a small East Texas town turned a devastating tornado into funding for sirens
As the public scrutinizes parts of the Hill Country for a lack of sirens during the July 4 floods, Crockett turned its own tragedy into preparedness.
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How Canutillo ISD is abiding by the new state law banning cell phones during school hours
The Canutillo Independent School District says it's developing new guidelines around a state law banning cell phones during school hours.
In a public statement, the school district says policies will include consequences for students who don't follow the requirements.
It also says the law allows exceptions for students with medical and special education accommodations.
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Corpus Christi ISD to adopt new cellphone policy following state legislation
Corpus Christi Independent School District is preparing to implement new cellphone restrictions for students in compliance with recently passed Texas legislation. Texas House Bill 1481, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, prohibits student use of cellphones and other personal electronic communication devices during the school day.
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Holliday ISD addresses new cell phone policy for students
The passage of House Bill 1481, a new statewide law forbidding students from using personal communication devices during the school day, has local school districts scrambling to address their cell phone policy.
Many Texoma school districts have already begun addressing the new law.
Burkburnett ISD announced that students must leave electronic devices at home, or powered off and put away if brought on campus, with some exceptions.
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Marble Falls Independent School District honors the life and legacy of missing fire chief Michael Phillips
Amidst the recovery from the Central Texas floods, Marble Falls Independent School District is inviting the community to join in honoring the life and legacy of Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department Chief Michael Phillips. Phillips still has not been found after being reported missing while responding to the devastating July 4th floods.
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Wichita Falls ISD secures $140K grant for body cams to enhance safety
Big changes are coming to WFISD as board members approve and move forward with the purchase of body cameras for the district’s police officers this upcoming school year. During the regular school board meeting on Monday, July 14, WFISD Superintendent Dr. Donny Lee said board members approved the purchase of body cameras through a grant totaling $140,000.
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Willis ISD approves compensation plan, giving raises to teachers, staff
Willis ISD trustees approved its 2025-26 compensation plan, the district announced July 10. The plan includes salary increases for teachers, instructional professionals, nonexempt hourly personnel and administrators, according to the district.
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Pct. 6, Cleveland ISD law enforcement complete safety and internal affairs training
Several law enforcement personnel from Liberty County, including members of the Cleveland ISD Police Department, the Liberty County Pct. 6 Constable’s Office, and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, recently completed school-based law enforcement (SBLE) training hosted by the Texas School Safety Center. According to Pct. 6 Constable Zack Harkness, the training took place from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, at a Clear Creek ISD campus in League City.
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Corsicana ISD educator who lost eye in student attack returning with ‘new mission’
Candra Rogers, 56, a Corsicana ISD educator who was blinded in her left eye in August 2024 by a student is returning to help students and families access resources beyond the classroom. Rogers was recently named the district’s Family and Community Engagement Coordinator for Wraparound Services. The program provides non-academic support to students in need, according to the district. The services include school uniforms, supplies, and hygiene products, all aimed at removing barriers to learning.
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STAAR scores, budget approval: 4 Humble ISD education updates
Humble ISD recently approved its fiscal year 2025-26 budget, and STAAR scores for the spring 2025 tests were released. Learn more about these education updates below. Humble ISD students either exceeded or tied state averages in 15 of the 20 grade levels and subjects tested in the spring 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency on June 17.
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Houston ISD teacher placed on leave, charged with posting explicit videos of ex-girlfriend, records say
A Houston Independent School District Physical Education teacher has been charged after being accused of posting explicit videos of his ex-girlfriend, according to court records. What we know: Christopher J. Hampton is charged with unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material. Hampton is a PE teacher at Pleasantville Elementary.
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San Antonio ISD has a new board president. Who is it?
The San Antonio Independent School District board has named a new president to lead trustees in setting educational policy and improving outcomes for 44,000 students. At a meeting on Monday evening, the board voted unanimously to appoint trustee Alicia Sebastian as president. Sebastian will succeed Christina Martinez, who led the board for four years.
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Beaumont ISD urges parents to register students before August 13 first day of school
With the first day of school less than a month away, Beaumont ISD is ramping up efforts to get students registered for the 2025–26 school year. As of July 8, just over 6,600 of the district’s approximately 15,000 returning students have completed registration—less than 50%. Dr. Anita Frank, BISD Associate Superintendent for Elementary Administration, tells 12News that registering now is essential to ensure students have a smooth start and the district can appropriately assign staff.
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Trustees, community members discuss Boyd ISD’s facility needs
A crowd of about 30 people — including teachers, administrators and community members — gathered inside of Boyd ISD’s Board Room Monday night to hear and discuss the district’s current and future facility needs. The facilities planning workshop with community members comes two months after voters rejected Boyd ISD’s $63 million, single proposition bond proposal in the May 2025 general
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Melendez Named to New Role: Chief of School Improvement
Aldine ISD has promoted Diaka R. Melendez to Chief of School Improvement. In her expanded role, Melendez continues to oversee key student support services — including athletics, school administration, guidance and counseling, health services, and mental health and support services — while now directly supporting two school assistant superintendents and a cohort of opportunity schools.
The campuses include Elementary Team 1, under the leadership of Scott Dubberke, which comprises Caraway, Dunn, Francis, Harris, Ogden, Spence, and Stehlik elementary schools; Secondary Team 2, led by Dr. Kwabena Mensah, which includes Aldine, Grantham, Hoffman, Lewis, Mead, and Stovall middle schools.
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Texas disaster preparedness and flooding committee will visit Kerr County
The Senate panel consists of seven Republicans and two Democrats. It first meets in Austin next week, then in Kerrville on July 31. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday named the nine state senators who will serve on the joint Disaster Preparedness and Flooding committee in response to the devastating floods that tore through Central Texas over the July Fourth weekend. The House and Senate joint committee will first meet on July 23 in Austin and then in Kerrville on July 31 to hear from Hill Country residents regarding their flood-related concerns. “Right now, we must focus on the recovery of those still missing, then rebuilding communities in flooded areas,” Patrick said in a July 10 press release. “In the coming year, and into the next regular legislative session, we will gather all the facts and answer the many questions to which the public demands answers.” House Speaker Rep. Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, has yet to name the nine representatives that have been selected for its committee. Patrick and Burrows have both stated that their committees will meet jointly to find solutions.
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Central Texas cities join, drop out of top 15 fastest-growing cities in US
Texas is home to seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. with a population of more than 20,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released May 15. A closer look: In the Austin metro, Hutto was the fastest -growing city in the area and ranked 13th overall in the nation with a year over year population increase of 9.4%. How it works: The bureau’s population division estimates a city’s population as of July 1, 2024, and compares it to July 1, 2023. Following Hutto, the next five fastest-growing U.S. cities in Central Texas in 2024 were: 18th: Leander 29th: Seguin 49th: Manor 71st: Georgetown, 73rd: New Braunfels
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Kerr County search and rescue operations paused again on Monday due to rain
Although a new round of floods elsewhere prompted emergency rescues Sunday, no injuries or deaths were reported. Crosses honoring the victims of the Hill Country floods, seen on July 11, 2025, were erected by artist Roberto Marquez next to the Guadalupe River in Guadalupe Park. Search efforts were suspended Sunday amid new warnings of potential flash flooding in the region. Storms on Sunday brought more floods across Central and North Texas, leading to rescues and evacuations in several counties. Credit: Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune
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Officials say at least 100 people still missing after July Fourth floods; recovery efforts could take months
At least 132 people have died. State and local leaders say getting an exact figure of the missing is difficult because so many people were visiting the Guadalupe River on the holiday weekend. More than 10 days after catastrophic July Fourth floods along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, the official death toll across six Hill Country counties has risen to 132 people, while an estimated 101 remain missing, state officials said Monday.
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Death toll from Texas floods hits 132, 97 people missing in Kerr County
Today's weather: There’s a 10% chance of some morning showers. Otherwise, the day will be mostly sunny with a high near 84 and a heat index as high as 102. Kerr search stalled due to weather With more than 100 people still missing following July 4 flooding in the state, search efforts in the Texas Hill Country were cut short Monday for the second day in a row as rain continued to drench the region. Search teams and recovery crews were called off again Monday afternoon when a renewed downpour swelled the Guadalupe River. The Guadalupe River at Hunt was up 11 feet and continuing to rise by mid-afternoon. Authorities restricted even emergency vehicle access to Highway 39, one of the places where homes were washed away.
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How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Linda McMahon is expected to move quickly now that the Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue unwinding her department.The justices on Monday paused a lower court order that had halted nearly 1,400 layoffs and had called into question the legality of President Donald Trump’s plan to outsource the department’s operations to other agencies. Now, Trump and McMahon are free to execute the layoffs and break up the department’s work among other federal agencies. Trump had campaigned on closing the department, and McMahon has said the department has one “final mission” to turn over its power to the states.
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