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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

Smoke Lingers, Storms Loom: Maryland’s Weather Forecast

July 17, 2026

The air in Baltimore is thick with smoke that started in Canada, and officials have issued a code red alert. This warning means it is not safe for people to be outside, especially those with breathing problems or heart conditions. The warning will stay in effect on Friday when temperatures climb int

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

opinion

Future Populations: A New View on Birth Rates and Growth

July 17, 2026

In the United States, fertility rates are falling faster than many expect. One major idea is that more productivity can keep the economy strong even when fewer people work. Higher output per worker usually means higher wages, so a smaller workforce can still be prosperous. A common argument

sports

Fans Decide the Top Small‑School Softball Star in Gainesville

July 17, 2026

The spring sports season in the Gainesville area has wrapped up, and the local newspaper is sharing its All‑Area teams for six sports. The list includes baseball, softball, lacrosse, flag football, tennis and track & field. Each sport’s best player is highlighted as Player of the Year. This time, r

politics

Keeping Time Straight: Why the Clock Debate Still Matters

July 17, 2026

People love a good story about clocks, but the real issue is whether we should keep daylight hours all year. In 1974, lawmakers tried to stop the clock from moving twice a year, hoping it would save energy. The experiment didn’t last long because parents complained about dark mornings and accidents

science

Gut Viruses Change How Tiny Earth Creatures Deal With Drug Pollution and Heat

July 17, 2026

Researchers studied tiny soil animals called collembolans, focusing on the bacteria and viruses living inside them. These microbes help the animals stay healthy and keep soil ecosystems balanced. The team wanted to see what happens when two big problems—drug pollution and rising temperatures—hit at

health

Teen Drinking Increases Risk of Sexual Assault

July 17, 2026

Alcohol and other drugs can make teens, especially girls, more likely to be attacked sexually. The buzz from substances weakens judgment and can leave young people exposed in risky situations. But the danger is not only about being drunk. Teens who drink often chase thrills and jump into high‑risk