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MRT 7/22/25 (free) (sponsored by Care2): Tropical Disturbance Could Bring Rain to SE TX Friday // #TXLEGE Dems Vow to Use Delay Tactics to Block Redistricting // TX Senate Doubles Down on THC Ban
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| Subject | MRT 7/22/25 (free) (sponsored by Care2): Tropical Disturbance Could Bring Rain to SE TX Friday // #TXLEGE Dems Vow to Use Delay Tactics to Block Redistricting // TX Senate Doubles Down on THC Ban |
| Date | July 22, 2025 11:54 PM |
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* **TOP NEWS **
**“Tropical disturbance could bring downpours to Texas. Where could flooding likely happen?” **Houston Chronicle's **Justin Ballard **— “Heavy rainfall is expected, especially east of Houston, as a tropical disturbance makes its closest pass to Texas on Friday. Rainfall totals of less than an inch are expected for most areas along Interstate 45, with higher rainfall totals found mainly across southern Louisiana.
**Thursday: Mostly dry for Houston**
High atmospheric pressure continues to be the [dominant influence in Houston weather]([link removed]) on Thursday. Partly cloudy skies in the morning give way to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. This means temperatures will easily top out in the lower and mid-90s by the afternoon as humidity-driven heat index values surpass 100 degrees.
A few tropical downpours may develop across Southeast Texas by Thursday evening, according to the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model.
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Most of Southeast Texas will stay dry during the afternoon while a few spotty downpours could sneak into the region by the evening commute. Any rain activity that does develop Thursday is expected to remain spotty and mainly east of Interstate 45.
More showers and even some thunderstorms should slide in from the east overnight Thursday into early Friday.
**Friday: Heavy rainfall, flood risk**
A tropical disturbance moving along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday makes its closest approach to Texas by Friday.
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Forecast models maintain that the highest rainfall totals will be east of Houston through Friday. Cumulative rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches across southern Louisiana, with locally higher amounts of 8 or 10 inches, are possible.
Rainfall amounts of an inch or two appear most likely across the eastern half of Greater Houston, with as much as 3 inches possible closer to Beaumont.
If your travel plans take you to Lake Charles or Lafayette in southern Louisiana on Friday, be aware that the area will be under a level 3 out of 4 risk, or at least a 40% chance, of flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center.
**Weather Prediction Center/National Weather Service**
The risk of heavy rainfall begins early Friday, especially east of Houston. If your morning commute brings you into Houston from Mont Belvieu or La Porte, give yourself more time to get into the city.
Houston’s main morning commute, between 6 and 9 a.m., could be rough but road travel will likely worsen by the afternoon. Heavier rainfall is expected to spread across the region by noon, with pockets of especially high rainfall rates likely causing localized street flooding.
The flood risk is highest east of Houston on Friday. The [National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center]([link removed]) has placed southern Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, under a level 3 out of 4 risk, or at least a 40% chance, of flash flooding.
**Weekend: Drying out by Sunday**
The tropical disturbance is projected to turn north and move over land via Louisiana by Saturday. With its moisture source dwindling to a trickle, the tropical system will be reduced to scattered but persistent showers and storms.
Drier air filters into Southeast Texas by Sunday, leading to sunny skies and gradually warming temperatures. Sunday’s forecast calls for afternoon temperatures of 94 to 96 degrees for most Houston neighborhoods, before hotter weather finally settles into our region next week." [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
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* **#TXLEGE **
**“Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
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* **STATE GOVERNMENT **
**“Prosecutors for Ken Paxton cut this alleged sex trafficker a deal. He was just rearrested” **[TPR]([link removed])
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* **LOCAL GOVERNMENT **
**“Austin Public Health finds measles in the water” **[AAS]([link removed]) ($)
**“‘Respect for the institution’: Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols” **[SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
**“Fort Worth council member questions late application by ex-Dallas police chief” **[DMN]([link removed]) ($)
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* **2026 **
“**From the Texas House to US Senate? Talarico hints at possible 2026 run**” [AAS]([link removed]) ($)
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* **TEXANS IN DC **
“**John Cornyn calls for controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas**” [SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
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* **BUSINESS NEWS **
“**Tesla to report second quarter earnings on Wednesday**” [AAS]([link removed]) ($)
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* **NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE**
> THE TEXAN: "**Texas’ First Special Session of 2025 Kicks Off Today**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Redistricting takes center stage on day one of special session**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**When power picks the people: How redistricting in Texas works**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Speaker Burrows Announces Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Flooding, THC, Redistricting: Here's What's on the Texas Legislature's Special Session Agenda**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**Bill vetoed in 2019 returns in special session. Could it have saved lives in Texas floods?**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "**McKinney council discusses passed bills from Texas Legislature**" _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Committees set up for congressional redistricting in Texas**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**In Texas, protesters demand Abbott focus more on floods during session**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> MY RGV: "**As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care**" _[MY RGV]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Austin firefighters push back against proposed budget’s staffing requirement changes**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Federal funding hold risks 100 Austin ISD jobs, ‘deeply valued’ programs**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> SAEN: "**Texas Attorney General’s Office tells Bexar to ‘phase out’ court system**" _[SAEN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Harris County Judge Hidalgo Proposes Tax Increase to Continue Childcare Program Launched with COVID-19 Relief Funds**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> DMN: "**Texas man killed wife, lived with her decomposing body for month, officials say**" _[DMN]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Montgomery County judge wrangles kittens, urges pet adoption in hilarious video**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> TX TRIB: "**THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.**" _[TX TRIB]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Barbers Hill ISD wants CROWN act case dismissed since student has graduated**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**5 million above-ground pools recalled after 9 children drowned in 15 years, US agency reports**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**2 Houston-area teen girls plead guilty to plotting Memorial High School 'mass casualty attack'**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> DMN: "**20 affordable restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth, as chosen by Texas diners**" _[DMN]([link removed])_
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* **EXTRA POINTS**
Yesterday 's Texas sports scores:
> MLB: **Texas **7, Oakland 2
> MLB: **Houston** 6, Arizona 3
Today's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Detroit at **Texas**
> 8:40pm: MLB: **Houston** at Arizona
> 9pm: WNBA: **Dallas** at Seattle
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Detroit at **Texas**
> 8:40pm: MLB: **Houston** at Arizona
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: "Micah Parsons: ‘Not really much movement’ in contract extension talks with Cowboys" [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: "Cowboys camp observations: Micah Parsons makes appearance; Dak Prescott looking for rhythm" [DMN]([link removed]) ($)
**SMU FOOTBALL**: "SMU’s successful bid to join ACC leads to playoff berth, record donations — and more interest" [AP]([link removed])
**HOUSTON ASTROS**: "Brice Matthews hits first 2 big-league homers, leads Astros past the D-backs 6-3" [AP]([link removed])
**HOUSTON ASTROS**: "Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. goes on injured list with finger blister" [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**TEXAS RANGERS**: "Jung homers in MLB return while Freeman and Helman have big-league firsts for Texas in win over A’s" [AP]([link removed])
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**TUESDAY **|** **7/22/2025
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### Welcome a shelter dog into your family!
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Opening your home to a shelter dog brings joy, love, and loyalty beyond measure.
Sadly, some popular breeds like Golden Retrievers and French Bulldogs suffer from painful genetic health issues due to inbreeding. Rather than supporting breeding that causes suffering, consider adopting.
Shelters are full of loving dogs ready for a second chance. If you’re set on a specific breed, many rescue groups specialize in breed-specific adoption.
Will you [pledge to adopt your next dog]([link removed]) instead of buying? Give a shelter dog a chance at a loving forever home.
[Sign the Petition!]([link removed])
———————————————————————————
* **TOP NEWS **
**“Tropical disturbance could bring downpours to Texas. Where could flooding likely happen?” **Houston Chronicle's **Justin Ballard **— “Heavy rainfall is expected, especially east of Houston, as a tropical disturbance makes its closest pass to Texas on Friday. Rainfall totals of less than an inch are expected for most areas along Interstate 45, with higher rainfall totals found mainly across southern Louisiana.
**Thursday: Mostly dry for Houston**
High atmospheric pressure continues to be the [dominant influence in Houston weather]([link removed]) on Thursday. Partly cloudy skies in the morning give way to mostly sunny skies by the afternoon. This means temperatures will easily top out in the lower and mid-90s by the afternoon as humidity-driven heat index values surpass 100 degrees.
A few tropical downpours may develop across Southeast Texas by Thursday evening, according to the High-Resolution Rapid Refresh model.
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Most of Southeast Texas will stay dry during the afternoon while a few spotty downpours could sneak into the region by the evening commute. Any rain activity that does develop Thursday is expected to remain spotty and mainly east of Interstate 45.
More showers and even some thunderstorms should slide in from the east overnight Thursday into early Friday.
**Friday: Heavy rainfall, flood risk**
A tropical disturbance moving along the northern coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday makes its closest approach to Texas by Friday.
» [BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER: $70/yr]([link removed])
Forecast models maintain that the highest rainfall totals will be east of Houston through Friday. Cumulative rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches across southern Louisiana, with locally higher amounts of 8 or 10 inches, are possible.
Rainfall amounts of an inch or two appear most likely across the eastern half of Greater Houston, with as much as 3 inches possible closer to Beaumont.
If your travel plans take you to Lake Charles or Lafayette in southern Louisiana on Friday, be aware that the area will be under a level 3 out of 4 risk, or at least a 40% chance, of flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center.
**Weather Prediction Center/National Weather Service**
The risk of heavy rainfall begins early Friday, especially east of Houston. If your morning commute brings you into Houston from Mont Belvieu or La Porte, give yourself more time to get into the city.
Houston’s main morning commute, between 6 and 9 a.m., could be rough but road travel will likely worsen by the afternoon. Heavier rainfall is expected to spread across the region by noon, with pockets of especially high rainfall rates likely causing localized street flooding.
The flood risk is highest east of Houston on Friday. The [National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center]([link removed]) has placed southern Louisiana, including Lake Charles, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, under a level 3 out of 4 risk, or at least a 40% chance, of flash flooding.
**Weekend: Drying out by Sunday**
The tropical disturbance is projected to turn north and move over land via Louisiana by Saturday. With its moisture source dwindling to a trickle, the tropical system will be reduced to scattered but persistent showers and storms.
Drier air filters into Southeast Texas by Sunday, leading to sunny skies and gradually warming temperatures. Sunday’s forecast calls for afternoon temperatures of 94 to 96 degrees for most Houston neighborhoods, before hotter weather finally settles into our region next week." [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
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———————————————————————————
* **#TXLEGE **
**“Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
**“Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved” **[Texas Tribune]([link removed])
———————————————————————————
* **STATE GOVERNMENT **
**“Prosecutors for Ken Paxton cut this alleged sex trafficker a deal. He was just rearrested” **[TPR]([link removed])
———————————————————————————
* **LOCAL GOVERNMENT **
**“Austin Public Health finds measles in the water” **[AAS]([link removed]) ($)
**“‘Respect for the institution’: Mayor Jones shakes up City Hall etiquette, protocols” **[SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
**“Fort Worth council member questions late application by ex-Dallas police chief” **[DMN]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **2026 **
“**From the Texas House to US Senate? Talarico hints at possible 2026 run**” [AAS]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **TEXANS IN DC **
“**John Cornyn calls for controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in Texas**” [SAEN]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **BUSINESS NEWS **
“**Tesla to report second quarter earnings on Wednesday**” [AAS]([link removed]) ($)
———————————————————————————
* **NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE**
> THE TEXAN: "**Texas’ First Special Session of 2025 Kicks Off Today**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Redistricting takes center stage on day one of special session**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**When power picks the people: How redistricting in Texas works**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Speaker Burrows Announces Texas House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Flooding, THC, Redistricting: Here's What's on the Texas Legislature's Special Session Agenda**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**Bill vetoed in 2019 returns in special session. Could it have saved lives in Texas floods?**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "**McKinney council discusses passed bills from Texas Legislature**" _[COMMUNITY IMPACT]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Committees set up for congressional redistricting in Texas**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> AAS: "**In Texas, protesters demand Abbott focus more on floods during session**" _[AAS]([link removed])_
> MY RGV: "**As Trump's raids ramp up, a Texas region's residents stay inside — even when they need medical care**" _[MY RGV]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Austin firefighters push back against proposed budget’s staffing requirement changes**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> KXAN: "**Federal funding hold risks 100 Austin ISD jobs, ‘deeply valued’ programs**" _[KXAN]([link removed])_
> SAEN: "**Texas Attorney General’s Office tells Bexar to ‘phase out’ court system**" _[SAEN]([link removed])_
> THE TEXAN: "**Harris County Judge Hidalgo Proposes Tax Increase to Continue Childcare Program Launched with COVID-19 Relief Funds**" _[THE TEXAN]([link removed])_
> DMN: "**Texas man killed wife, lived with her decomposing body for month, officials say**" _[DMN]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Montgomery County judge wrangles kittens, urges pet adoption in hilarious video**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> TX TRIB: "**THC-related poison control calls tripled in Texas after hemp became legal. Experts say there’s more to the story.**" _[TX TRIB]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**Barbers Hill ISD wants CROWN act case dismissed since student has graduated**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**5 million above-ground pools recalled after 9 children drowned in 15 years, US agency reports**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> HOU CHRON: "**2 Houston-area teen girls plead guilty to plotting Memorial High School 'mass casualty attack'**" _[HOU CHRON]([link removed])_
> DMN: "**20 affordable restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth, as chosen by Texas diners**" _[DMN]([link removed])_
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* **EXTRA POINTS**
Yesterday 's Texas sports scores:
> MLB: **Texas **7, Oakland 2
> MLB: **Houston** 6, Arizona 3
Today's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Detroit at **Texas**
> 8:40pm: MLB: **Houston** at Arizona
> 9pm: WNBA: **Dallas** at Seattle
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Detroit at **Texas**
> 8:40pm: MLB: **Houston** at Arizona
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: "Micah Parsons: ‘Not really much movement’ in contract extension talks with Cowboys" [AP]([link removed])
**DALLAS COWBOYS**: "Cowboys camp observations: Micah Parsons makes appearance; Dak Prescott looking for rhythm" [DMN]([link removed]) ($)
**SMU FOOTBALL**: "SMU’s successful bid to join ACC leads to playoff berth, record donations — and more interest" [AP]([link removed])
**HOUSTON ASTROS**: "Brice Matthews hits first 2 big-league homers, leads Astros past the D-backs 6-3" [AP]([link removed])
**HOUSTON ASTROS**: "Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. goes on injured list with finger blister" [Hou Chron]([link removed]) ($)
**TEXAS RANGERS**: "Jung homers in MLB return while Freeman and Helman have big-league firsts for Texas in win over A’s" [AP]([link removed])
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