Texas Drought Eases with Historic Rains

Unusually heavy rainfall, punctuated by the July 4 floods in Texas Hill Country and accompanied by cooler-than-normal summer temperatures, has significantly eased Texas’ persistent drought conditions.

Lakes and reservoirs across Texas were dangerously low heading into summer, with some hitting record lows in May.

Some of these lakes are now considered full, including Lake Buchanan, which has reached its highest point in 20 years.

While some lakes have risen more than 30 feet in less than two weeks, other reservoirs, such as those on the San Antonio and Nueces rivers, remain at historic lows. Some researchers suggest that despite the recent gains, the state still faces chronic water scarcity.

Five Texas Suburbs Among Nation’s Richest

Five Texas suburbs have landed on the list of the richest in the U.S., according to an analysis from GOBankingRates.

With heavy representation in the top 10, Texas boasts West University Place at No. 3, University Park at No. 6, and Southlake at No. 7. Bellaire and Colleyville also made the list of 50 suburbs at No. 23 and No. 47, respectively.

Using U.S. Census and Zillow data, the analysis found that West University Place households have an average annual income of $410,000. The New York City suburb of Scarsdale took the No. 1 spot, with an average annual income of over $600,000.

You can see the full list here.

Houston World Series of Dog Shows Underway

The Houston World Series of Dog Shows is now underway at the NRG Center and will conclude tomorrow. The five-day event features a 14,000-entry dog extravaganza.

As a “cluster show,” the five-day event hosts a variety of competitions and shows, including more than 30 independent breed specialty contests alongside a collection of all-breed shows.

This 47th edition of the show is expected to draw 40,000 spectators and participants to the NRG Center.

The show began as the Astro World Series of Dog Shows in 1978 and has won “Show of the Year” twice.

➤ Southeast Texas is experiencing heavy rain this weekend as a tropical disturbance that moved through the Gulf from Florida brings showers and storms across the region. (More)

➤ Statewide: A midyear U-Haul report shows Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio among the top 35 metro areas people are moving to in 2025 based on one-way rental traffic. (See Report)

➤ Austin: U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) secured an independent investigation into staffing at national weather agencies. A joint letter seeking the probe suggests federal cuts may have impacted the response to recent Central Texas floods. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing U.S. Masters Swimming for allowing a transgender athlete to compete in a women’s swimming competition, calling it a violation of state law. (More)

➤ Arlington: A fatal crash involving a pedestrian shut down southbound traffic on Highway 360 Friday morning, backing up cars at the busy I-30 interchange. (More) 

➤ San Angelo: Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the state’s response to recent floods, calling the efforts in Tom Green County “extraordinary.” He said the state will continue addressing recovery needs during the legislature’s special session starting next week. (More)

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➤ FC Dallas will wear custom jersey patches this weekend to honor victims from the Kerr County floods. The team, along with Houston Dynamo and Austin FC, is donating $500,000 to support first responders and recovery efforts. (More)

➤ The Texas Rangers traded pitcher Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves for relief pitcher José Ruiz and cash. (More)

➤ Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice was sentenced to five years of probation and 30 days in jail for a 2024 street-racing crash in Dallas. He fled the scene and later paid restitution. (More)

➤ Texas Tech women’s basketball is representing the USA at the World University Games in Germany, which run through July 27. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer | PGA | Tour de France

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➤ The Plaza Classic Film Festival is in full swing this weekend in El Paso, screening over 100 films from various eras, including silent films from the early 20th century. (See Details)

➤ Animal shelters across the country are taking in pets rescued from Texas floods, including 85 cats now being cared for in Salt Lake City. (See Photos)

➤ Texas seventh grader Brynn Coy won the 2025 Female World Junior High Breakaway Championship in Des Moines, showcasing her skills in breakaway roping. (More) 

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