Texas city in Uvalde County; site of mass shooting and ongoing legal scrutiny
The National Weather Service has issued alerts as a large, deadly flood wave is barreling down the Guadalupe River in Texas, threatening Kerrville, Uvalde and other Hill Country communities. Rescue teams have already carried out dozens of high-water rescues; governors have declared disasters across dozens of counties as rainfall continues.
West Virginia faces a severe flood emergency as heavy rainfall triggers widespread damage. Governors mobilize National Guard and declare a state of emergency across all 55 counties. Rescues continue as utilities restore power and crews clear debris. Officials warn that the situation remains volatile with high water and saturated ground.
Torrential rain has driven dangerous floods across Texas Hill Country for a third day, triggering rescues and road washouts. Authorities warn waters will continue to rise, with last year’s deadly floods weighing on response efforts.
PEN/Faulkner winner and author of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe has died in El Paso after a long illness. His work spanning YA and adult fiction celebrated Latinx voices and faced censorship. Lin-Manuel Miranda has paid tribute.