SUMMARY: After devastating flooding in Kerr County, Texas leaders at all levels are calling for answers and improvements. State Rep. Joe Moody urges immediate action on flood warning systems, such as outdoor sirens, and long-term preparedness. State Rep. Drew Darby advocates reviving House Bill 13 for a statewide emergency alert plan. Governor Greg Abbott announced a special session focused on flood recovery and resilience. At the federal level, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn emphasize bipartisan efforts to improve disaster response, though Cornyn defends the National Weather Service’s warnings amid criticism. President Trump plans a visit, calling the flood a “100-year catastrophe.”

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SUMMARY: Director James Gunn frequently honors his St. Louis roots in his work. For the upcoming *Superman* (2025) film, a Superman-themed drone show lit up the St. Louis sky. Gunn modeled Krypto the Dog after his adopted dog, Ozu, using 3-D scans. On Instagram, he dedicated the movie poster featuring the St. Louis skyline to his hometown. Gunn grew up in Manchester and graduated from Saint Louis University High School, expressing love for the city’s friendly people. Subtle St. Louis-area nods appear in Marvel’s *Guardians of the Galaxy* films and related series, connecting characters like Star-Lord to Missouri locales.

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SUMMARY: A former Baldwin police chief, Doug Shafer, is accused of improperly searching over 1,000 names in a criminal justice database called REGIS without probable cause over two and a half years. Many people searched were unaware, including residents near Shafer’s home on Marston Court. The list was uncovered after other officers reported Shafer, leading to his termination in December 2023 and the stripping of his police license by Missouri in June 2025. Critics question whether REGIS adequately monitors misuse. An attorney is suing for more transparency. Fox 2 obtained the list and offers viewers the chance to see if they were affected.

FOX 2 Now has learned the names of individuals who a former police chief is accused of misusing the Regional Justice Information System database. Hundreds of people were allegedly searched without their knowledge and without probable cause.

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