⛑️ Texas flooding claims more lives
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A road closure sign on a flooded Texas road. More floods Saturday left at least seven dead in areas north of Austin, Texas.

7 additional deaths reported from floods north of Austin

Officials in Burnet, Travis and Williamson counties are searching for victims.

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Hector Neris is back in Houston for a third stint. 

Astros bring back familiar reliever for third run with franchise

Houston clearly has a thing for No. 50. 

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Flood waters left debris including vehicles and equipment scattered in Louise Hays Park on July 5, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas.

What makes Texas Hill Country flash floods so dangerous

Texas is the deadliest state in the US for flash flooding — by a wide margin.

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Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas.

Beloved Texas camp director dies in devastating Hill Country floods

While the search continues for Camp Mystic's attendees, another group suffers a tragic loss.

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Cam Whitmore finally gets what he wants with a cherry on top, he's gets to go home. 

Report: Rockets trade tantalizing prospect to Wizards for draft capital

Once considered a future talent in Houston, the third-year player will take his talents East. 

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St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, Texas.

Pope names pro-immigration bishop in Austin

Pro-migrant Catholic bishops in Texas had hoped to find an ally in Pope Leo XIV.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson with Republican leaders signs the Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on July 3, 2025.

Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

The wide-ranging bill will significantly impact the daily lives of millions of Texans.

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Awakened Zen Master Thich Dieu Thien.

Houston's 'living Buddha' is helping anyone—Buddhist or not—be present

Buddhism has experienced increased interest in recent years, even in majority Christian areas.

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Early savings you can shop before Prime Day 2025 officially starts. 

Get a headstart on treating yourself with these early Amazon Prime Day deals

Let the biggest online shopping event of the year begin!

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A downed sign is seen near a crossing of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Ingram.

PHOTOS: Texas Hill Country engulfed by severe flooding

The region is dotted with century-old summer camps that draw thousands of kids annually.

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