President Donald Trump visited Kerrville on July 11 to meet with first responders and officials following historic July 4 floods that killed at least 119 people. He expanded federal disaster aid to more counties and praised Texas’s emergency response, while calls for improved flood warning systems grow.
The League City Council has approved a $265,000 increase to its water meter contract, enhancing the city’s investment in accurate, remote-reporting meters as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
Greg Abbott said at a Tuesday afternoon news conference that 161 people remain missing after severe flooding in Central Texas during Independence Day weekend.
Speaking at Galveston’s historic Reedy Chapel AME Church, former President Joe Biden defended Juneteenth as a federal holiday. It condemned ongoing attempts to erase America’s history, appearing to take swipes at his successor.
Galveston is among dozens of Texas cities joining the nationwide “No Kings” protest this Saturday, standing against President Trump’s military parade and perceived authoritarianism.
League City City Council convened for its June 10 meeting, where members proceeded with the second readings of two significant land annexation proposals. The council also considered an application for a state library grant, focusing on key land-use and resource-sharing initiatives for the city.