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Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people
SUMMARY: AUSTIN — Texas House Bill 239 seeks to restrict bathroom access for transgender individuals in public spaces like state-owned facilities, family violence shelters, and prisons, defining biological sex based solely on original birth certificates. Co-authored by a majority of the House, HB 239 outlines penalties for violations, including significant fines, with a first offense resulting in a $5,000 penalty. The bill, more detailed than the previous 2017 Senate Bill 6, aims to preempt legal challenges and includes provisions to limit the certification of its constitutionality. Despite broad co-sponsorship, the bill’s potential success remains uncertain as it awaits a committee hearing.
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LIVE BLOG: Rain continues in Central Texas after 'catastrophic' flood event
SUMMARY: After days of torrential rain in Central Texas, floodwaters have started to recede, but rescue efforts continue amid widespread devastation. Over 50 people have died, with dozens still missing across multiple counties. Kerr County reports 43 deaths including 15 children, with 27 missing. Travis County confirms 4 deaths and 10-13 missing; Burnet County has 3 deaths and ongoing searches for a missing fire chief. Williamson County has missing persons and evacuations. Flood operations are active at several dams, and a watercraft ban is in place in Austin waterways. Local disaster declarations and boil water notices are issued as recovery efforts persist.
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'There was no warning' | Floodwaters rip through Hunt, leaving grief and rubble
SUMMARY: Floodwaters from the Guadalupe River devastated Hunt early on July 4th with no warning, flattening buildings and overturning gas pumps. The historic Hunt store, a beloved local fixture since at least 1914, was severely damaged. Owner Hayley Lehman and her 10-year-old daughter Stella, who lives in the apartment above the store, narrowly escaped by climbing to the rooftop, awaiting rescue through the night. The flood caused immense grief, including the loss of a friend or relative to a fifth grader Stella. Rescue efforts continue nearby as the community mourns, clings to hope, and faces challenges like displaced livestock and damaged roads.
One of the hardest-hit landmarks was the Hunt Store, a local fixture that’s stood for more than a century.
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New images show aftermath of Camp Mystic flooding
SUMMARY: At least 43 people, including 15 children, died in flash floods after heavy rains hit Kerr County, Texas, particularly devastating Camp Mystic, a historic girls’ camp founded in 1926. About 27 girls from Camp Mystic remain missing following the storm, which dropped nearly a foot of rain, causing the Guadalupe River to rise rapidly and flood the area. Rescue efforts have saved around 850 people, but many families are still awaiting news of loved ones. Authorities are criticized for unclear emergency plans and inadequate warnings. The flood transformed the once-idyllic camp into a scene of destruction and grief.
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