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New: While Elon Musk took Washington, D.C., by storm, his company representatives and lobbyists were also notching up big political wins in the heart of his vast business empire: Texas. propub.li/4keUndn

In 2013, Elon Musk had to beg TX lawmakers to pass bills helping his business. But still, he got nothing. This year, he got what he wanted and didn't even have to show up at the Capitol. The latest from Austin's Elon watcher, Lauren McGaughy: propublica.org/article/elon-m…

Breaking: The Texas Attorney General has dropped its appeal of the ongoing Whistleblower lawsuit against the agency and Attorney General Ken Paxton, and the $6.7 million judgment to the four former employees awarded back in April. #txlege thetexan.news/state/texas-at…

Life-threatening flash floods possible in Austin area as storms hit on Fourth of July kut.org/energy-environ…

After a window-smash situation shook up the BookWoman, Sarah Schoonhoven and Susan Post discuss what’s next. austinchronicle.com/columns/2025-0…

Potentially heavy rainfall is possible today. Prepare for possible flooding in Austin by visiting ATXFloodSafety.com. Stay off the roadways if it is not necessary. If you must drive, visit ATXFloods.com or ATXfloods for road closures. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

UPDATE: The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office says at least 27 people have died after the flash flooding in Texas’ Hill Country. 18 adults, 9 kids.

After deadly flooding yesterday, we’re continuing to experience heavy rainfall here in Central Texas. This is video taken just now of the (today) not-so-aptly named Dry Creek in NW Austin. #atx #atxfloods #austin #floods #flooding #texas #txfloods #texasfloods

A Flood Watch has been extended through 10 PM tonight. Additional rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with isolated pockets of 5 inches. Stay Weather Aware! #txwx

Important accountability journalism from Tony Plohetski: “To say this is something they did not expect, that tells me their emergency plan did not work.” statesman.com/story/news/loc… #txlege

BREAKING: 27 Camp Mystic campers are still missing, local Kerr County authorities say, as the death toll climbs to at least 43.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Day of Prayer tomorrow for victims of Texas floods. #txlege

For 8 years, Kerr County officials were asking for help implementing a new flood warning system. For 8 years, they were unsuccessful. Neena Satija and Keri Blakinger report. houstonchronicle.com/news/investiga…

NEW: In his first presser after the deadly floods, the Kerr County Judge said they do not have an emergency alert system. But we've learned that not only does the county have such a system, but first responders asked that it be triggered very early Friday AM. Some residents