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Heavy Rain Floods Texas Again, Raining Lessons

July 17, 2026

The Hill Country of Texas has faced another brutal rainstorm that turned rivers into fast‑moving floods. In just five hours, a shallow spot of the Guadalupe River rose higher than a two‑story house. The water rushed through areas still hurting from last summer’s deadly floods. Local officials repor

weather

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

Crime Patterns: Where and When the Trouble Pops Up

July 17, 2026

Crime is not random. In almost every city, it sticks to certain spots and times. Researchers have found that a century of data shows two clear habits: the first is that some neighborhoods see more crime than others, and the second is that crime rises during particular seasons of the year. These h

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

art

Ana Mendieta’s Bold Art: Breaking Museum Rules

July 17, 2026

Ana Mendieta challenged the calm of museums by showing art that moves, melts, and even disappears. Her works do not follow a straight timeline; they flow like water or flame. At Tate Modern, London, visitors saw pieces that seemed to breathe and bleed, defying the usual stillness expected in g

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

politics

Parents Gain Power to Protect Kids Online

July 17, 2026

Families often feel lost when it comes to keeping children safe on the internet. A therapist from Dallas who runs a counseling practice has been fighting for change, both in her office and on Capitol Hill. She joined parents from across the country to push for a bill that would let parents block app

entertainment

Cactus Taquería’s Final Bite in Hollywood

July 17, 2026

The story of a small taco shop that lived for 34 years ends in the heart of Hollywood. The family who opened it, Mario and Martha, started selling simple tacos on Vine Street in 1992 while raising their kids nearby. The shop grew into a neighborhood staple, serving late‑night burritos and earn

crime

Money‑Minded Project Turns Into Fraud Scandal

July 17, 2026

A man from West Bloomfield, Michigan, is now facing federal wire‑fraud charges after allegedly running a long‑term scheme that promised investors a new sports and entertainment hub in Romulus. The venture, called Motown Sports Village, was marketed as a multi‑billion‑dollar opportunity near Detroit’

politics

Trump’s Support Shrinks to a Small Fraction

July 17, 2026

A recent poll from the Washington Post and Ipsos shows that only 15 % of Americans strongly approve of former President Donald Trump, a record low for the survey. This figure translates to less than one in six people, and it follows a trend seen in several other reputable polls. For example, the Qui