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AVOID THE HIGHLAND LAKES while flood operations are underway

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – As rain continues to fall and flood operations increase at dams along the Highland Lakes, the Lower Colorado River Authority is recommending everyone stay off the lakes for the time being.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Farm Security is National Security

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

(Washington, D.C., July 8, 2025) — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, and U.S.

Floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country las week claimed lives, destroyed homes and caused major damage to farms and ranches. | Photo courtesy of Brenda Brazan for The Texas Tribune

Floodwaters leave trail of devastation through Hill Country

Julie Tomascik, Editor, Texas Farm Bureau

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country over the Fourth of July claimed lives, destroyed homes and caused major damage to farms and ranches.

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Space Shuttle Discovery bound for Houston under federal budget provision

Texas Government Insider, Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Congress’ newly passed federal budget bill includes funds for the transition of the space shuttle “Discovery” from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, to Houston, Texas.

Capital Farm Credit contribution boosts flood relief efforts

From crisis to recovery: Capital Farm Credit contribution boosts flood relief efforts

Capital Farm Credit

Monday, July 14, 2025

COLLEGE STATION - Capital Farm Credit recently joined the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with other entities including CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation and Farmer Mac to commit over $270,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for those...

Farm Credit Bank of Texas & Partners Unite to Support Texas Hill Country Flood Relief

News Staff

Monday, July 14, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – July 09, 2025 – In the wake of the devastating floods that struck the Texas Hill Country over Independence Day weekend, the Texas Farm Credit District, in partnership with CoBank, AgFirst, AgWest, AgSouth, First South, the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation, and Farmer...

LCRA says avoid the Highland Lakes at night, use extra caution during the day

Lower Colorado River Authority

Sunday, July 13, 2025

**UPDATE: On Sunday, July 13, Travis County Judge Andy Brown updated his order related to the closing of Lake Travis. The updated order bans all recreational use of the waterways in Lake Travis upstream of Mile Marker 36 and upstream of Sandy Creek Park.

San Saba July 5, 2025 | Photo courtesy of Dwayne Shawn

Pfluger Announces Tom Green and San Saba Counties Added to the Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance Support from FEMA

News Staff

Thursday, July 10, 2025

SAN ANGELO, TX — Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) announced that Tom Green and San Saba counties have officially been added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration for individual assistance support from FEMA.

National Disaster Distress Helpline ~ 1-800-985-5990

Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in Texas.

Cherokee Fireworks were able to go on as schedule. Courtesy of Valerie Valdez

Cherokee Fireworks - just down the street

News Staff

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Cherokee Fireworks - just down the street

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