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Storms Strike Texas Hill Country Again: Floods Claim Lives and Test Community Resilience

July 17, 2026

The Texas Hill Country is facing a new wave of flash floods that have already taken two lives and forced hundreds of rescue missions. Local authorities say the worst is still ahead as rain continues to pour into Friday, threatening rivers that could reach historic levels. After a month of heavy d

crime

Racism‑Driven Attack Leads to Nine Years in Federal Jail

July 17, 2026

A white man named Jonathan Felkel was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for a hate‑motivated shooting that took place last summer. The incident happened on July 17, 2025, when Felkel drove into a gated neighborhood in Columbia and fired a semiautomatic rifle at a Black resident, Jarvis McKen

environment

Akron’s Trash Art Sparks Clean‑Up Spirit

July 17, 2026

The City of Akron and Keep Akron Beautiful have set up a new public art piece that turns garbage into letters. The first display appears in Prentiss Park at 2043 East Ave. It spells out the word “THINK” to remind people about their impact on the city. \ The letters are built from chicken wire and f

crime

Surveillance in St. Cloud: Where the Cameras Are

July 17, 2026

The feeling that someone is watching you has become all too common. With doorbell cams, security feeds, and phones everywhere, it’s easy to think a lens is always on you. In St. Cloud, more than twenty of these “Flock” cameras—automated license‑plate readers—are now active. What exactly is a Flock

politics

ShotSpotter’s Return: Why Cambridge Residents Want It Back

July 17, 2026

Cambridge had dropped its gun‑shot detection system after a July shooting that killed city worker Xavier Bautista. The incident sparked debate about whether the technology should be restored. The city council ended the program in May, citing cost and concerns about false alarms. The decision was

lifestyle

Easy Family Getaway with an 84‑Degree Indoor Water Park

July 17, 2026

Families often think the hardest part of a vacation is deciding where to go, not figuring out what happens once they arrive. A resort that solves this problem is a strong choice for parents who want to relax as much as their kids do. The key idea behind the resort is that everything a family need

education

Simple Day, Big Surprise

July 17, 2026

The quiet town of Oakridge woke to an unexpected event that caught everyone off guard. A group of local teenagers had been practicing a new skateboarding trick in the park, and one daring jump ended with a surprising landing on an old statue that had stood for decades. The statue, known as the “Guar

entertainment

San Diego Gets a Dome‑Sized IMAX Experience for Nolan’s New Film

July 17, 2026

The Fleet Science Center in San Diego has opened a new way to watch Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, “The Odyssey. ” The movie is the first ever shot entirely in IMAX format, so fans can enjoy it on a giant 76‑foot screen that wraps around the audience. The venue, called the Eugene Heikof

sports

Oregon’s “Shout” Hits the Gaming World

July 17, 2026

The Oregon Ducks are known for their loud, carnival‑style vibe at Autzen Stadium. A new twist lets that energy reach gamers through EA Sports College Football 2027. A modder known as @DDP2k created a file called ShoutOregon. fbmod. This file adds the 1978 hit “Shout” from the film Animal House t

politics

Atlanta’s Big‑League Dream: From Skepticism to Stadium

July 17, 2026

In the early 1960s, a man named Ivan Allen Jr. entered Atlanta politics with an unusual promise: he would bring professional sports to the city. Some people laughed at the idea, thinking it was too ambitious for a Southern town. Robert Woodruff, who led Coca‑Cola at the time, had a different vision