Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the inclusion of Hamilton and Travis counties in the presidential Major Disaster Declaration, allowing them to receive federal aid for recent flood damage. The FEMA Public Assistance program now covers multiple counties, aiming to support recovery efforts across Texas.
Texas DPS is investigating a plane crash in Crosby, Texas, where the aircraft collided with a train. Two individuals were injured and transported to hospitals. The investigation, led by local authorities, aims to determine the crash’s cause. No fatalities reported.
Filming for season 2 of “Landman” closes streets in Dallas’ Knox Henderson and Arts District. Production also underway in Fort Worth, impacting traffic.
Ellen DeGeneres confirms her permanent move to the UK due to Donald Trump’s re-election, embracing a new life with wife Portia de Rossi amidst US political concerns.
Houston is considering new scooter restrictions in Downtown, Midtown, and East Downtown to improve safety. City officials report a rise in accidents, while business owners express concerns. Public comments are scheduled for July 24.
The Texas Legislature special session begins, focusing on redistricting and flood preparedness. Governor Abbott convenes the session in Austin to tackle these critical state issues amidst political contention and urgency following recent Central Texas flooding.
Microsoft has released an urgent security patch for SharePoint vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 amid global cyberattacks. Users advised to install update immediately.
Vice President Sara Duterte stated there is no duty obligating her to listen to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address. During her visit to The Hague, she responded to House spokesperson’s comments, emphasizing the absence of legal requirement for her or any Filipino to attend the Sona. Rodrigo Duterte, her father, is detained by the International Criminal Court.
Blackpink’s Jisoo’s nephew will soon begin his studies in the Philippines, marking an international educational journey for the family of the K-pop group member.
Eugene Torre, the first Asian Grandmaster, has been named head coach of the Philippine Men’s Chess Team. He will focus on developing new chess talent while the National Chess Federation of the Philippines organizes various tournaments to enhance the chess community.