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Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

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Two rescued from hot-air balloon stranded 274-metres above ground

Fire crews in Longview, Texas, rescued two people after their hot-air balloon became tangled 274 metres above ground on a communications tower. The hours-long operation involved climbing the structure and lowering them to safety. Both were taken to hospital as a precaution.

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In upcoming vote, Republicans have a Texas problem — as do Democrats

With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is creating its own police squad

SpaceX’s company town, Starbase, has recently sought approval for its own police force, given the assets in the town and its relatively isolated location.

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Texas House approves redrawn maps to benefit Republican party in 2026

The approval came at the urging of US President Donald Trump, who pushed for the extraordinary mid-decade revision of congressional maps to give his party a better chance at holding onto the US House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Owner of Donald Trump-themed restaurant faces deportation by ICE

Food and politics clearly don’t mix... The owner of a Texas restaurant group that celebrates Donald Trump is facing immigration enforcement. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Flood sirens gave this Texas community a crucial warning

The town of Comfort installed flood sirens after past disasters. In July, they helped every resident survive.

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Texas flash floods: 120 dead, 170 missing as grief grips Hill Country

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood-prone areas when the legislature meets later this month.

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Volunteer teams prepare meals as Texas flood recovery continues

Volunteers are delivering hot meals to emergency crews and flood victims across Texas, as communities rally to support recovery efforts after last week’s deadly disaster.

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Over 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.

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Watch: Rapid floodwaters sweep through Texas camp region

Footage shared from Center Point, Texas shows water surging under a bridge in minutes on Friday, ripping trees from the ground and leaving devastation behind.

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More than 100 killed after catastrophic Texas floods

Search and rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Texas entered a fifth day, as the death toll is expected to rise.

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Families return to ruins after Texas flooding that left dozens dead

Returning to Camp Mystic in central Texas, families faced the devastation left by flash floods, sifting through sodden debris and broken structures.

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‘Nobody saw this coming’: Did climate change fuel the Texas floods?

Deadly floods have devastated Texas. Experts say climate change is making disasters like these harder to predict.

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Death toll in Texas rises to 82, with 10 campers still missing

Texas governor Greg Abbott vowed that authorities would work around the clock and said new areas were being searched as the water receded. He declared Sunday a day of prayer for the state.

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Death toll from Texas floods reaches 70 as search for missing goes on

Texas flash floods have killed 70 people, mostly in Kerr County. The number of missing girls from Camp Mystic is down to 11. Rescue operations are ongoing.

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Texas floods kill at least 27 and leave more than 20 children missing

Desperate pleas peppered social media as loved ones sought any information available about people caught in the flood zone.

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