Dozens missing as Texas flash floods leave at least 43 dead

[ad_1] Listen to article At least 43 people, including 15 children, have been confirmed dead following flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday as rescuers continued a frantic search for dozens more campers, vacationers and residents who were still missing. The casualty toll will likely rise, authorities said, as localities beyond the main site of … Read more

27 people dead in Texas flooding

[ad_1] HUNTSVILLE: Some 27 people, including nine children, have been confirmed dead after flash floods in central Texas, authorities said on Saturday, as rescuers continued a frantic search for survivors including dozens still missing from a girls’ summer camp. The sheriff’s office in Kerr County, Texas said more than 800 people had been evacuated from … Read more

At least 24 dead as flash flooding hits Texas, US

[ad_1] Listen to article Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas, US on Friday, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said. Among the missing were 23 to 25 people listed as unaccounted for … Read more

Human smugglers sentenced to life in deaths of 53 migrants in Texas

[ad_1] Listen to article The leader of a human smuggling ring convicted of involvement in the deaths of 53 migrants in a sweltering truck in Texas in 2022 was sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Felipe Orduna-Torres, 30, headed a network that brought adults and children from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico into the United States between … Read more

FBI tracks Texas man after Roblox threats reveal alleged plot to attack Christian event

[ad_1] The FBI has identified and investigated a Texas man, James W. Burger, after receiving a report that he allegedly made threats to commit violent acts while using the online platform Roblox, according to a court affidavit filed on May 16, 2025. According to Special Agent Carletta Carter’s affidavit, authorities were alerted by a Roblox … Read more

SpaceX Starship explodes during Texas test as safety protocols prevent injuries

[ad_1] A SpaceX Starship rocket experienced a catastrophic failure during a routine ground test late Wednesday at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas, according to local authorities and SpaceX. Starship 36 exploded shortly after 11:00 p.m. local time (0400 GMT Thursday), but no injuries were reported. In a Facebook post, Cameron County officials confirmed the … Read more

Starship 36 explodes on ground in Texas, possible reasons explored

[ad_1] A SpaceX Starship prototype suffered a dramatic explosion late night on June 18 during pre-launch preparations at the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas, marking the latest setback in the spacecraft’s development programme. The incident involved Ship 36, which was undergoing preparations for a static fire test—a routine trial of rocket engines—when it experienced what … Read more