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Parents of girls killed in Texas camp flooding say ‘commonsense’ measures were absent as lawmakers consider safety bill

Michael McCown sent his 8-year-old daughter Linnie to a summer camp in central Texas trusting she would be safe.

Mom's 8-Year-Old Remains Missing Weeks After Camp Mystic Floods. 'My Daughter Was Stolen From Me'

The hearing was held to discuss Senate Bill 1, aimed at improving preparedness and accountability for disaster procedures at ...

'I promised her she would be safe’: Camp Mystic parents testify as Texas lawmakers promise safety reforms after deadly flood

"I promised her she would be safe and OK. I told her camp was the safest place she could be and camp was a place she could ...

Chip Roy: Texas 'under assault,' needs a new Attorney General

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home ...

Camp Mystic parents' emotional pleas spur Senate Committee to pass safety reforms

In response, the committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 1, allocating $200 million to improve infrastructure and technology ...
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California is set to act fast after Texas advances congressional maps to boost Republicans

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Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative

Amanda Knox, from left, Grace Van Patten, and Monica Lewinsky pose for a portrait to promote "The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox" on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP ...