Trump's Texas visit highlights an us-vs-them approach to disasters

By James Oliphant and Helen Coster WASHINGTON (Reuters) -In the days since flash flooding killed at least 120 people in Texas, President Donald Trump has pledged unwavering support for the deep-red state, lauding Republican Governor Greg Abbott and other …

Trump to visit Texas flood site amid questions about disaster response

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to central Texas on Friday to survey damage from the July 4 flash flood that killed at least 120 people and left dozens more missing. His visit comes amid intense focus on the government response …

Yeehaw — Texas community banks outperform peers across U.S.

Texas churns out more high-performing community banks than any other state — and it's not because everything in the state is proverbially bigger. More than one-third of the 20 top-performing banks with between $2 billion and $10 billion of assets are …

Trump Says Kristi Noem Did 'A Great Job' Amid Criticism She Fumbled Texas Floods Response

President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for doing a “great job” in Texas, despite the criticism she’s received about her role in the response to the catastrophic floods that have wreaked havoc in the Lone Star …

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from husband, state AG Ken Paxton

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton said Thursday she had filed for divorce from her husband, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a Republican primary. “Today, after 38 years of marriage, I filed for divorce on …

Bridges: The important legacy of 'the grandfather of Texas'

Many historians have called Stephen F. Austin the “father of Texas” for his efforts to bring the first settlers from the United States into Texas. But the story begins with his own father, businessman and visionary Moses Austin, who in his own way became …

President Trump and first lady to tour Texas flood damage

President Trump to survey flood damage in central Texas on Friday

Texas basketball: After another gold, what's next for Madison Booker?

What happened in Texas? To save lives, we need more than weather warnings.

Thomas E. Weber The Texas flood disaster, where the death toll has already well exceeded 100, has understandably sparked scrutiny of every aspect of the response, including the role of weather forecasters. President Donald Trump is expected to visit the …