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  1. Texas Pushes Redistricting Into an Era of ‘Maximum Warfare’ U.S., Today

    Republicans are pursuing every possible advantage, essentially trying to win elections long before people vote. In response, even some once-squeamish Democrats are talking about fighting ‘fire with fire.’

  2. Eric Holder on Why He Reversed Course on Gerrymandering U.S., Today

    Mr. Holder, the attorney general in the Obama administration, has long fought to end gerrymandered legislative maps. But a Republican effort in Texas threatens democracy, he said in an interview.

  3. How the New Texas Map Changes the Outlook for Control of the House The Upshot, Today

    Democrats’ chances would be hurt if the map were approved, but they would still be favored.

  4. Flaco Jiménez, Grammy-Winning Master of the Tex-Mex Accordion, Dies at 86 Arts, Yesterday

    Fusing traditional Tejano sounds with blues, rock and country, he recorded with Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and Ry Cooder.

  5. In Tense Hearing, Texas Republicans Defend Redrawn Political Map U.S., Yesterday

    The legislative hearing was part of a rapidly moving redistricting process, pushed by President Trump, that could see the map approved next week.

  6. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Selling Their Country Estate Real Estate, Yesterday

    The asking price for the couple’s property is around $30 million, while other celebrities, like Adam Levine and Tony Parker, also have put their homes up for sale.

  7. ‘Ni un maldito centavo’. Los sobrevivientes de las inundaciones de Texas buscan ayuda En español, July 31

    Casi un mes después de las inundaciones, muchos de los voluntarios se han marchado y los funcionarios han dejado de celebrar reuniones informativas para poner al día al público..

  8. County Emergency Official Says He Was Ill and Sleeping as Texas Floods Hit U.S., July 31

    At a hearing in hard-hit Kerr County, an emergency management coordinator for the first time explained his whereabouts when the Guadalupe River burst its banks.

  9. ‘Not a Damned Penny.’ Texas Flood Survivors Look for Help U.S., July 31

    Texas state legislators will be in Kerrville on Thursday for a hearing on the July 4 floods. They may get an earful.

  10. ‘The High Road’s Not Available to Us’: Texas Democrats Have Had Enough Opinion, July 31

    The Republican redistricting effort in Texas has emerged as a clear opportunity for Democrats to prove they have the stomach for a fight.

  11. How Texas Republicans Want to Flip These Democratic Urban Districts Interactive, July 30

    Texas Republicans unveiled a redrawn congressional map that they hope will result in a gain of five seats in the U.S. House after the 2026 midterm elections.

  12. Texas Republicans Unveil Gerrymandered House Map, Trying to Please Trump U.S., July 30

    The proposed map would give Republicans a chance to gain five U.S. House seats, including in Houston, Dallas and along the U.S.-Mexican border.

  13. Educación impulsada por IA: fundada en Texas y pronto en una escuela cerca de ti En español, July 29

    En una escuela de Texas, los alumnos dedican solo dos horas diarias al estudio, dirigidos por herramientas de inteligencia artificial.

  14. In Fight for House, New York May Follow Texas in Redrawing Maps New York, July 28

    Democrats in three states are now considering moves to counter a push by Texas Republicans to redraw their state’s maps.

  15. Healthy Lifestyle Can Help People at Risk for Dementia, Study Finds Health, July 28

    The study found that a combination of exercise, healthy diet and other behaviors led to cognitive benefits. How much intense guidance is required was unclear, experts said.

  16. Democrats Plan $20 Million Fund to Target Texas Republicans for Redistricting U.S., July 28

    At President Trump’s urging, Texas is trying to squeeze up to five Democrats out of office to pad Republicans’ slim majority in the House.

  17. Avian Flu Wiped Out Poultry. Now the Screwworm Is Coming for Beef. U.S., July 28

    The parasitic fly that attacks warm-blooded animals was eliminated from the United States in the 1960s, but it’s creeping toward the Texas-Mexico border.

  18. A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You U.S., July 27

    At Austin’s Alpha School, students spend just two hours a day on academics, led by artificial intelligence tools. New Alpha schools are set to open in about a dozen cities this fall.

  19. Inside a Gathering of America’s Growing Home-School Movement , July 27

    The pandemic supercharged interest. Now, a cultural and political emphasis on women staying at home is continuing to fuel growth.

  20. Houston’s Astrodome Was a Vision of the Future. It’s Past Its Prime. U.S., July 26

    Once a wonder of the world, the storied but moldering stadium has long been part of life in Houston. Is it worth saving?

  21. Texas Democrats to Confer With California and Illinois Governors on Redistricting U.S., July 25

    Two groups of Democrats left Texas to confer with Govs. Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, who have suggested their Democratic-controlled states could counter a Texas Republican gerrymander.

  22. I’m a Former Republican Texas Lawmaker. Don’t Let Trump Mess With Our Congressional Maps. Opinion, July 25

    Giving in to partisan manipulation would further erode the public’s trust in government.

  23. A Drag Queen Leaves the Stage on Her Own Terms U.S., July 25

    Kai Lee Mykels often said her goal was to make straight men uneasy, but that was a gag. Her creator had a bigger goal in mind.

  24. Los vuelos de conexión entre Europa y EE. UU. podrían volverse más ágiles En español, July 25

    A partir de este mes, los viajeros de varios vuelos de Londres podrán saltarse los controles aduaneros estándar y llegar más rápidamente a sus puertas de conexión.

  25. At Redistricting Hearing, Texas Democrats Attack Silent Republicans U.S., July 24

    President Trump wants Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s House maps to nab as many as five seats now held by Democrats. But no new maps have been publicly proposed yet.

  26. Ken Paxton Claimed Three Houses as His Primary Residence, Records Show U.S., July 24

    The attorney general of Texas, who is challenging Senator John Cornyn, could have secured favorable mortgage rates, and may have violated the law if he knowingly falsified loan documents.

  27. Democrats Have Few Tools to Counter G.O.P. Redistricting U.S., July 24

    A plan in Texas that could give Republicans at least five more House seats has Democrats fuming, and without many paths to fight it.

  28. Obama Won Record Numbers of Nonwhite Voters. This Is How the Democrats Lost Them. Interactive, July 24

    One in five voters who cast a ballot for Donald Trump in 2024 was a person of color. Why?

  29. At Texas Flooding Hearing, State Officials Look Elsewhere for Blame U.S., July 23

    At several points during the hearing, the state emergency management chief directed attention to the role of local emergency managers in disaster response.

  30. Making Connections on Flights to the U.S. from Europe Could Get Easier Travel, July 23

    On select routes from London offered by American and Delta, travelers will bypass standard customs and skip rechecking bags as part of a program that could expand to other airports.

  31. Tesla Expected to Report Falling Profit as Car Sales Slow Business, July 23

    Elon Musk has said that robotaxis are the company’s future, but most revenue still comes from cars.

  32. $325,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina Real Estate, July 23

    A 1950s bungalow in Beaver, a midcentury-modern house in San Antonio and a cottage from 1900 in Wake Forest.

  33. Alden Global Capital Makes a Play for The Dallas Morning News Business, July 23

    The investment firm’s MediaNews Group, the country’s second-largest newspaper publisher, put in a bid for the publication nearly two weeks after Hearst agreed to buy it.

  34. Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting U.S., July 21

    By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

  35. How Did the Number of People Missing After Texas Floods Drop So Drastically? U.S., July 20

    Last week, officials said 97 people were missing in Kerr County. Now, it’s down to three. The drop is substantial, but such wild fluctuations can happen after disasters.

  36. Number of Missing in Kerr County, Texas, After Floods Drops to 3 U.S., July 20

    The new figure was a significant decline from 97 just days ago. The death toll in the county remained the same, and officials said many of the missing were reported safe.

  37. Why Are More Than 100 People Still Missing in Texas, 2 Weeks After the Floods? U.S., July 19

    The number of people unaccounted for dropped this week but remains stubbornly high as some searchers lose hope of finding them.

  38. After the Floods, a Pain So Vast It Makes Texas Feel Small U.S., July 18

    The Hill Country has a hold on the hearts of many Texans, meaning the suffering caused by the disaster is reaching as far as the region’s appeal.

  39. Newsom Wants California to Counter Texas on Redistricting U.S., July 18

    Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His idea faces long odds.

  40. Su misión: devolver las cosas que se perdieron en las inundaciones En español, July 17

    En medio de la pérdida, muchos hallaron un propósito en la desgarradora labor de reunir objetos con sobrevivientes y familias.

  41. Amid Flood Response, Texas Republicans Pivot to Political Maps U.S., July 17

    A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from President Trump’s demand for a newly gerrymandered House map.

  42. Thunderstorms Nearby? How to Stay Safe When Lightning Strikes U.S., July 17

    Summer is a busy time for lighting strikes, which kill about 20 people and injure many others across the United States each year, officials said.

  43. The Things Lost in the Flood, and the People on a Mission to Return Them U.S., July 17

    Search efforts along the Guadalupe River in Texas, combined with online groups, are helping to reunite items with survivors and families.

  44. How Two Cabins Turned Into an Epicenter of Grief U.S., July 17

    The children who lost their lives at Camp Mystic were not scattered through the camp. Almost every one of them was in either the Bubble Inn or Twins cabins, which housed the youngest campers.

  45. ‘Morally Offensive and Fiscally Reckless’: 3 Writers on Trump’s Big Gamble Opinion, July 17

    Will the Republican sprawling policy bill give Democrats a whole new traction in next year’s midterms?

  46. To Live Up to a Legacy, They Had Two Days to Build a House Real Estate, July 17

    A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?

  47. Paulette Jiles, 82, Dies; Novelist Evoked the West in ‘News of the World’ Books, July 16

    A poet and memoirist as well, she drew a wide readership with her historical fiction, notably with a Civil War-era tale that was adapted for a movie starring Tom Hanks.

  48. 20 States Sue Trump Administration Over Ending FEMA Funding for Disaster Mitigation U.S., July 16

    FEMA announced in April that it was ending the funding to eliminate “waste, fraud and abuse.” The program saved taxpayers more than $150 billion over 20 years, the plaintiffs said.

  49. There’s a Flash Flood Season, and This Is It Interactive, July 16

    July’s hot temperatures and moist air are the perfect ingredients for rain.

  50. Justice Dept. to Move Ahead With Bribery Case Against Cuellar U.S., July 16

    The decision to sustain the prosecution of the Texas Democrat stands in contrast to the department’s decisions to drop or downgrade investigations of Trump allies or those he deems politically useful.

  51. Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting U.S., July 15

    Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Texas Democrats on a call on Tuesday that the moment required everyone to take extraordinary actions.

  52. Did the Texas Floods Have to Be This Deadly? The Daily, July 15

    Questions have mounted about the handling of the critical hours before and during the devastating storm. Here’s what we know.

  53. A Summer Camp Reopens in the Texas Hill Country U.S., July 15

    Barely a week after devastating floods destroyed Camp Mystic and killed at least 132, Camp CAMP, which serves disabled youth, reopened Monday, thanks to a herculean cleanup led by a volunteer army.

  54. This Math Tutor Keeps Popping Up in Wes Anderson Films Arts, July 15

    Michael Maggart, a high school friend of Anderson’s, has no training or aspirations to be an actor. The director keeps casting him anyway.

  55. Officials in Flooded Texas Defend Response Amid Threats U.S., July 14

    A commissioner in Kerr County, where the worst flooding occurred, said people were “cursing us for our decisions.” Official evacuations did not occur for hours after the first Weather Service warning.

  56. Texan Stoicism Provides Comfort, and Excuses, After the Flood U.S., July 14

    Texans often draw on the idea of their own self-reliance during times of adversity. Gov. Greg Abbott has used it to deflect tough questions.

  57. Noem Defends FEMA Response to Texas Floods U.S., July 13

    The homeland security secretary said a report that thousands of calls to a disaster hotline went unanswered because of staffing cuts was “false.”

  58. La FEMA no respondió a miles de llamadas tras inundaciones en Texas En español, July 13

    Dos días después de las mortales inundaciones, la agencia tuvo problemas con su línea de asistencia por desastre, según documentos revisados por The New York Times.

  59. Heavy Rain Pounds Texas Region Devastated by Floods, Bringing New Threat Weather, July 13

    A slow-moving storm dumped heavy precipitation across Central Texas on Sunday, including in the areas inundated by deadly flooding on July 4.

  60. ‘We’re Going to Rebuild.’ A Hard-Hit Texas Town Looks to the Future. U.S., July 13

    Hunt, Texas, a small town where the north and south forks of the Guadalupe River meet, is grieving the July 4 flood. But even as the search for the missing continues, rebuilding has begun.

  61. Trump Is Gutting Weather Science and Reducing Disaster Response Climate, July 13

    As a warming planet delivers more extreme weather, experts warn that the Trump administration is dismantling the government’s disaster capabilities.

  62. Move Over, Mario. This Cow Is Nintendo’s New Star. Arts, July 13

    Charmed by the introduction of a cow racer for the new Mario Kart World game, fans have made her the focus of videos that are surfacing in people’s Instagram and TikTok feeds.

  63. Texans Offer a Hand and Open Their Hearts as Flood Death Toll Grows U.S., July 13

    Mourners paid tribute at funerals and memorial services on Saturday as the number of fatalities rose to nearly 130.

  64. FEMA Approved Removal of Many Camp Mystic Buildings From Flood Zones U.S., July 12

    Camp Mystic owners successfully appealed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to redesignate some buildings that had been considered part of a flood-hazard zone.

  65. Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case U.S., July 12

    The order meant details in the case, which involves allegations of adultery, would not be public as the Texas attorney general challenges Senator John Cornyn in the 2026 primary.

  66. Floods Are Inevitable. Catastrophe Is Not. Opinion, July 12

    The floods will come no matter what kind of solutions we put forth.

  67. La búsqueda de desaparecidos continúa tras las inundaciones en Texas En español, July 12

    Voluntarios y profesionales de todo Estados Unidos y México siguen buscando en el difícil terreno a las víctimas de las inundaciones en Texas.

  68. A Mother of Five Survived the Flood to Return to a Cabin in Ruins U.S., July 12

    Jaque White and her five children escaped the rising waters of the Guadalupe River just in time. Now they have to rebuild.

  69. FEMA Didn’t Answer Thousands of Calls From Flood Survivors, Documents Show Climate, July 11

    Two days after deadly Texas floods, the agency struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren’t extended.

  70. Evacuations and Lost Cabins: A Century of Floods at Camp Mystic U.S., July 11

    Within six years of opening, Camp Mystic was inundated with floodwaters. It was the first of many times.

  71. Risk of Flooding Returns to Texas County Hit by Deadly Storms Weather, July 11

    The threat of heavy rain is “slight” for this weekend, but with the ground fully saturated in Kerr County even small amounts of rainfall could cause flooding.

  72. Camp Mystic Owners’ Legacy: ‘If You’re a Camper, You Know Who They Are’ U.S., July 11

    For decades, Dick and Tweety Eastland presided over Camp Mystic with a kind of magisterial benevolence that alumni well past childhood still describe with awe.

  73. After Texas Flooding, Two Brothers Search for Their Missing Parents Video, July 11

    Luke and Robert Leroy Brake Jr. haven’t seen their parents since a deadly flood swept through their camp site on July 4. They spoke to The New York Times about what happened that day.

  74. In Flash Flood Hotspots, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled Interactive, July 11

    An analysis of National Weather Service job vacancies found that in more than a third of offices overseeing flash flood hotspots, one or more of three senior leadership roles are open.

  75. Survivors Recount a Night of Terror at Waterfront Campgrounds U.S., July 11

    The half-mile stretch occupied by two campgrounds appears to have been one of the deadliest spots along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas during last week’s flash floods.

  76. Texas rechazó por años pedidos de financiación para alarmas de inundaciones En español, July 11

    El condado de Kerr fracasó repetidamente al tratar de conseguir un sistema de alerta de inundaciones, incluso cuando los funcionarios locales sabían de los riesgos y había miles de millones de dólares para proyectos similares.

  77. Trumps to Visit Texas Flood Sites, Where Search for Missing and Dead Continues U.S., July 11

    The president and the first lady were set to tour areas devastated by flooding in Central Texas. The administration has faced scrutiny over its level of preparedness and its disaster response.

  78. Why the Texas Flood Site Didn’t Have Warning Sirens Video, July 11

    Officials in Kerr County made several attempts over the past decade to get funds for a flood warning system, but those applications were rejected. Christopher Flavelle, a reporter for The New York Times, breaks down what went wrong.

  79. Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy U.S., July 10

    Kerr County repeatedly failed to secure a warning system, even as local officials remained aware of the risks and as billions of dollars were available for similar projects.

  80. Wife of Ken Paxton Files for Divorce, Citing ‘Recent Discoveries’ U.S., July 10

    The announcement could have a significant impact on the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. Mr. Paxton is challenging Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary.

  81. Mientras las inundaciones en Texas crecían, el Campamento Mystic fue abandonado a su suerte En español, July 10

    Las crecidas repentinas se produjeron en mitad de la noche, pero muchos funcionarios locales parecían no estar al tanto de la catástrofe que estaba sucediendo y las alertas tardaron en llegar.

  82. Texas City Racked by Floods Becomes a Hub for Search and Recovery U.S., July 10

    Most summers, Kerrville, Texas, draws crowds for its July 4 celebration. This year, the streets are filled with emergency responders.

  83. La amarga espera para encontrar a los desaparecidos en Texas En español, July 10

    Las autoridades defendieron su actuación en el condado más afectado, donde no se ha encontrado a ningún sobreviviente desde el viernes. En todo el estado, se desconoce el paradero de 173 personas, dijo el gobernador.

  84. Chance of Finding More Survivors Dims as Search Continues in Deadly Texas Flooding U.S., July 10

    At least 120 people have died and some 173 people remain unaccounted for statewide, nearly a week after flash floods ravaged the Texas Hill Country.

  85. As Texas Flood Raged, Camp Mystic Was Left to Fend for Itself U.S., July 10

    Flash floods surged through in the middle of the night, but many local officials appeared unaware of the unfolding catastrophe, initially leaving people near the river on their own.

  86. Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session U.S., July 9

    Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days after devastating floods in Texas.

  87. Mexican Firefighters Join Search for the Missing in Texas Video, July 9

    The day after a deadly flood killed more than 100 people in Central Texas, firefighters from the Mexican nonprofit Fundación 911 crossed the border to help search for survivors. They described the difficulty of the mission and what it means to them.

  88. Mientras subían las aguas de las inundaciones en Texas, faltaba una voz indispensable En español, July 9

    El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitía previsiones adecuadas. Pero no estaba un empleado vital.

  89. Why Forecasting Thunderstorms Is Still So Hard Weather, July 9

    Even with advances in technology, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when some of the most severe weather will occur until just before it happens.

  90. Los ríos son el alma de esta región de Texas, y una fuente de dolor En español, July 9

    Los ríos que atraviesan Hill Country son una característica muy querida de esta región en rápido crecimiento. Pero las inundaciones de la semana pasada fueron un recordatorio de los peligros que entrañan.

  91. Mayhem at the River Inn Crossing: A Dark-of-Night Flood Escape U.S., July 9

    Along the Guadalupe River, a 60-room inn and nearby homes were quickly filling with water. Confusion, desperation and heroism ensued.

  92. The Lives Lost to the Texas Floods Interactive, July 9

    Eight-year-old girls at sleep-away camp, families crammed into recreational vehicles, local residents traveling to or from work. These are some of the victims of the July 4 floods.

  93. Measles Cases Hit Record High, 25 Years After U.S. Eliminated the Disease Well, July 9

    Experts worry that if vaccination rates do not improve, deadly outbreaks will become the new normal.

  94. Did the Texas Flood Warnings Come in Time? Video, July 9

    When deadly floods swept through Texas, the National Weather Service issued a series of warnings that should have automatically triggered alerts to be sent to cellphones as the Guadalupe River began to rise. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times, explains how catastrophe ensued despite those warnings.

  95. At Least 173 People Are Still Missing After Texas Floods U.S., July 9

    Officials said the search for remains would continue until all the victims have been accounted for. In the hardest-hit county, no survivors have been found since Friday.

  96. What Happened to Tesla’s Annual Meeting? Business, July 9

    A group of state treasurers and investors is complaining that the company, facing falling sales, is about to miss a legal deadline to hold a shareholder forum.

  97. A Fact About the Floods the Government Doesn’t Seem Eager to Discuss Opinion, July 9

    The National Weather Service put out good forecasts. But a vital employee was missing.

  98. In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate Climate, July 9

    President Trump wants to shutter the agency and shift responsibility and costs of emergency management to the states. In Texas, that process appears to already be underway.

  99. Abbott Calls Seeking Blame for Floods ‘the Word Choice of Losers’ U.S., July 8

    As both the death toll and number of questions about official preparedness increased, the Texas governor invoked football metaphors, saying “every team makes mistakes.”

  100. Two Found, Two Missing: An Agonizing Search After the Texas Floods U.S., July 8

    Four friends, all 21, planned to spend the weekend in the Hill Country. Then the rains came.

  101. Why the Texas Floods Were So Deadly Climate, July 8

    Scientists say a hotter planet is driving more intense storms. But experts say the U.S. is also not doing enough to adapt to increasingly intense floods.

  102. 10 Charged With Attempted Murder in Officer Shooting at ICE Detention Center U.S., July 8

    One police officer was wounded after at least two people shot at officers outside an immigration detention center in Texas, according to a criminal complaint in federal court.

  103. Quiénes son las víctimas de las inundaciones en Texas En español, July 8

    Un profesor, niñas y adultos campistas, directores de campamentos y un consejero se encuentran entre los al menos 109 fallecidos en las inundaciones del centro de Texas.

  104. Ted Cruz Was Vacationing in Greece as Floods Devastated Texas U.S., July 8

    The Republican senator, who was on a preplanned family vacation, did not return to his state until 72 hours after the deadly disaster, which his spokeswoman said was as quickly as possible.

  105. A Love Letter to Camp Mystic The Daily, July 8

    At least 27 of the people killed in the Texas floods were at a century-old summer camp. One former attendee explains what the camp meant to generations of girls.

  106. Un campamento en medio del ‘callejón de las inundaciones repentinas’ En español, July 8

    Lo que sabemos de las inundaciones en Texas. Además: las protestas contra la gentrificación en México y más para comenzar la semana.

  107. Trump’s New Trade Threats, and the Return of Land Mines The Headlines, July 8

    Plus, your next job interview might be with A.I.

  108. See When Federal and Local Officials Issued Warnings About the Texas Floods Interactive, July 8

    The National Weather Service began sending flash flood warnings that should have triggered cellphone alerts a little after 1 a.m., while local officials began posting on Facebook about four hours later.

  109. Lo que sabemos sobre las inundaciones en Texas En español, July 8

    Cientos de equipos de rescate seguían buscando sobrevivientes el lunes, mientras gran parte del centro de Texas, incluida la región de Hill Country, estaba bajo alerta de inundación

  110. What We Saw in the Texas Flood Zone Video, July 8

    Search-and-rescue teams have been hoping against hope to find signs of life after the Texas floods. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, describes what he has seen in Texas.

  111. I.R.S. Says Churches Can Endorse Candidates From the Pulpit U.S., July 8

    In a court filing, the tax agency said a decades-old ban on campaigning by tax-exempt groups should not apply to houses of worship speaking to their own members.

  112. Likelihood of Finding Texas Flood Survivors Fades as Death Toll Passes 100 U.S., July 7

    The surging waters began tearing through Central Texas four days ago. A rescue expert said that people who survive a violent flood are usually found rapidly.

  113. Rescue Efforts Continue as Death Toll From Texas Flooding Tops 100 Video, July 7

    Rescue efforts in Central Texas grew more desperate as the chance of finding survivors faded.

  114. See How Fast the Floodwaters Rose Along the Guadalupe River Interactive, July 7

    The speed and intensity of the flooding appeared to take officials by surprise.

  115. En Texas, las autoridades locales temían el riesgo de inundaciones, pero no aprobaron los sistemas de alerta En español, July 7

    Durante años, el condado de Kerr había considerado la compra e instalación de sistemas de medición de agua y alerta de inundaciones en la zona, pero el costo siempre fue un problema.

  116. Man Who Opened Fire on Border Patrol Building in Texas Is Fatally Shot U.S., July 7

    The man, who was armed with an assault rifle, opened fire on the building in McAllen, Texas, on Monday and was shot dead by federal officers, the police said.

  117. Operación de rescate en el Campamento Mystic: chicas angustiadas, helicópteros y una escena espeluznante En español, July 7

    A Scott Ruskan, nadador de la Guardia Costera, se le atribuye el mérito de haber salvado a 165 personas del campamento para chicas tras las mortales inundaciones en Texas.

  118. A Dark Moment for Journalism — and Devastation in Texas The Daily, July 7

    Paramount has reached a settlement with President Trump, raising fears about journalistic independence.

  119. The Agonizing Search in Texas, and a Looming Trade Deadline The Headlines, July 7

    Plus, what your TV knows about you.

  120. Up Against Time, a Desperate Search Presses Ahead U.S., July 7

    Officials, emergency crews and volunteers in Central Texas were holding out hope for finding survivors of the flash flooding, as the death toll climbed.

  121. Videos Show Camp Mystic Before and After Deadly Texas Flood Video, July 7

    Surviving campers sang hymns as they drove past the damage left by the floods. Days earlier, they were having fun and playing games at the all-girls’ Christian summer camp.

  122. What We Know About the Floods in Central Texas U.S., July 7

    At least 81 people, including more than two dozen children, died in the torrential downpour. Dozens more were still missing three days later.

  123. Puestos clave del Servicio Meteorológico de Texas estaban desocupados cuando llegó la tormenta En español, July 7

    Algunos expertos afirman que la escasez de personal podría haber complicado la capacidad de los meteorólogos para coordinar las respuestas con los funcionarios locales de gestión de emergencias.

  124. Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System U.S., July 7

    Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.

  125. The July 6 Texas Floods live blog included two standalone posts:
  126. A Family of 6, Swept Away. Now the Survivors Wait and Hope. U.S., July 6

    A woman whose mother, stepfather, aunt, uncle and cousin are among the missing confronts the unimaginable. A cousin was dragged downriver 15 miles but survived.

  127. Rescuers Race Against Time in Search for Texas Flood Survivors U.S., July 6

    Crews in helicopters and trucks, in horseback and on foot have saved hundreds of lives since the flooding began on Friday.

  128. Así es como la tormenta mortal se intensificó velozmente en Texas En español, July 6

    Los pronósticos para el 4 de julio anunciaban probabilidades de lluvia. Pero el jueves, la posibilidad de tormentas con lluvias torrenciales apareció en el panorama.

  129. Police Officer Shot Outside Immigration Detention Facility in Texas U.S., July 6

    Several armed people were taken into custody after officers responded to a report of a suspicious person outside the detention center, officials said.

  130. Deadly Floods in Texas Briefing, July 6

    We have the latest on what happened and the search for survivors.

  131. One of the Worst Industries in the World Gets Its Comeuppance Opinion, July 6

    Porn platforms just got what they deserved at the Supreme Court.

  132. As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas U.S., July 6

    Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.

  133. Here’s Why the Deadly Storm Quickly Intensified in Texas Weather, July 6

    Thunderstorms and moisture from the Gulf were among the ingredients that led to catastrophic weather and flooding in the Hill Country.

  134. For the Parents of Camp Mystic, an Agonizing Wait for Their Missing Children U.S., July 5

    Stories of rescues have begun trickling out, but 27 children remain unaccounted for from a storied camp on the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country.

  135. Texas Flood Victims: What We Know U.S., July 5

    Young campers and a camp director were among at least 46 people who have died in the flooding in Central Texas.

  136. Scenes From Camp Mystic a Day After Deadly Floods in Texas U.S., July 5

    Hundreds of children at the camp were rescued from ravaging floods. Debris and tree limbs covered the campgrounds on Saturday.

  137. Woman Rescued After Flood Sweeps Her 20 Miles Down River U.S., July 5

    Rescuers found the woman clutching a tree in Center Point, Texas, on Friday after she was swept away from a campsite in Ingram.

  138. In the Idyllic Texas Hill Country, Flash Floods Have Long Been a Threat U.S., July 5

    The region is also known as “Flash Flood Alley,” because of its propensity for high levels of rainfall and the runoff on thin soil.

  139. The July 5 Texas Floods live blog included one standalone post:
  140. As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme Climate, July 5

    Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more frequent and severe deluges.

  141. Flooded Areas of Texas Could Get Several More Inches of Rain U.S., July 5

    The National Weather Service warned of “extremely dangerous” conditions on Saturday, and urged people in some areas to seek higher ground immediately.

  142. The July 4 Texas Floods Guadalupe River live blog included two standalone posts:
  143. A Frantic Search for Flooding Survivors by Air, Water and Land U.S., July 4

    Hundreds of emergency personnel were searching for stranded people, using 14 helicopters, though crews were struggling to navigate flooded roads, officials said.

  144. The Girls Camp Where 20 Children Are Missing Is Nearly a Century Old U.S., July 4

    Camp Mystic, on the banks of the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, has been operated by generations of the same family since the 1930s.

  145. Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country U.S., July 4

    Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

  146. Torrential Downpour Leads to Deadly Flooding in Texas Video, July 4

    Authorities urged those living near the Guadalupe River to seek higher ground immediately.

  147. Heavy Storms Cause Deadly Flooding and Evacuations in Texas U.S., July 4

    The authorities confirmed that people had died as a result of the flooding along the Guadalupe River, and urged those living near the river to seek higher ground immediately.

  148. How Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Make China Great Again Opinion, July 3

    Beijing must be delighted by how the U.S. is surrendering the future of electricity to it.