Uvalde
Coverage of Uvalde in the Nexus archive.
- Uvalde residents shocked by rare flooding that ripped through homes
Residents of Uvalde were shocked by rare flooding that caused significant damage to homes. Aracely Balderas and her family were cleaning their flooded home on July 17, 2026.
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Uvalde "hit very, very hard" by flooding
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott provided an update on the state's response to deadly flooding in central and southern regions, noting that Uvalde was severely impacted.
- Crews scamble to more water rescues in Texas after days of punishing rains
Heavy rains in Texas triggered widespread flooding, leading to over 200 water rescues, two deaths, and infrastructure damage. Floodwaters overwhelmed highways, rivers, and homes, particularly in Uvalde and Ozona, with emergency crews responding to ongoing threats.
- Gov. Abbott to hold press conference on severe weather in Uvalde
Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a briefing and press conference to address the state's response to severe storms and flash flooding. The event is related to ongoing severe weather in Uvalde.
- ‘It literally has destroyed everything we have’: Uvalde resident describes flood devastation
Angela Turner and several families are staying in an evacuated empty house with air mattresses after floods devastated Uvalde. The resident described the floods as having 'literally destroyed everything we have.'
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding, with emergency rescues and evacuations underway in areas like Sonora and Uvalde. Cleanup efforts are ongoing in regions previously affected by floods, following storms that killed two people and displaced residents.
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding threats, with rescue operations saving over 200 people, while previously affected areas like Uvalde begin cleanup after recent storms caused two deaths. Flood warnings persist in the Texas Hill Country, where historic rainfall levels are expected, compounding challenges from last year's devastating floods.
- Parts of Texas face threats of dangerous flooding while previously hit areas launch cleanup efforts
Parts of Texas face dangerous flash flooding, leading to evacuations and rescues, while areas previously hit by floods begin cleanup efforts. Two deaths have been reported, and rivers are expected to reach historic levels as the state grapples with recurring flooding similar to last year's disasters.
- At least 2 dead in Texas floods as hundreds rescued in same region as Camp Mystic disaster
At least two people died in Texas floods caused by torrential rain, with over 230 rescues conducted using boats, aircraft, and vehicles. The floods hit southern Texas, the same region affected by last July’s Camp Mystic disaster, leading to evacuations and rising floodwaters in areas like Kerrville and Uvalde.
- Catastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas, in photos
Catastrophic flooding has swept across parts of Texas following days of heavy rain, submerging homes and roads and prompting hundreds of rescues. Emergency responders are working around the clock as floodwaters continue to threaten communities.
- At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
At least one person has died in Texas floods forcing evacuations and rescues, with over 70 people rescued by first responders. The floods, similar to last year's disasters, prompted warnings for residents to seek higher ground, though many reported better preparedness this time.
- Relief teams mobilize as Texas flood response grows
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief plans to send 15 volunteers and four trucks to Uvalde to support a Salvation Army mass feeding operation. The effort is part of the growing flood response in Texas.
- Texas flooding: 1 dead, evacuations and rescues continue
Texas is experiencing severe flooding that has resulted in one death, ongoing evacuations, and over 70 rescues. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties, with more than 1,300 first responders deployed. Flooding along the Guadalupe and Leona Rivers has blocked access to areas like Uvalde, forcing residents to seek higher ground.
- At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and high-water rescues, Abbott says
Texas flooding has resulted in at least one death, forced evacuations, and prompted high-water rescues as rivers overflowed, with residents fleeing to higher ground. The National Weather Service warned of a 'large and deadly flood wave,' and over 1,300 personnel have rescued more than 70 people. This follows similar catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country a year earlier that killed over 100 people.
- Texas floodwaters surge toward Camp Mystic area one year after deadly floods
Texas is experiencing severe flooding near Camp Mystic, an area devastated by deadly floods a year ago, with emergency crews rescuing people from rising waters. Floodwaters have inundated Uvalde and surrounding areas, prompting urgent warnings to seek higher ground, though no deaths or injuries have been reported yet. The National Weather Service warns of flood levels approaching, but not exceeding, last year's catastrophic peak.
- Locals in Uvalde shocked by 'ungodly' rise in creeks amidst heavy rainfall drenching South Texas
Locals in Uvalde are shocked by an 'ungodly' rise in creeks caused by heavy rainfall drenching South Texas. The sudden increase in water levels has raised concerns among residents.
- South Texas braces for more flooding after US storms strand motorists
South Texas is experiencing severe flooding from heavy rains, leading to highway closures and multiple rescues. Forecasters warn of additional rain, risking further flooding in areas already affected near the Mexico border.
- Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods
Heavy rains in South Texas caused highway closures and water rescues, with forecasters warning of potentially catastrophic flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for multiple counties as the National Weather Service predicted additional storms through Thursday.
- Texas is drenched by heavy rains as forecasters warn that more storms could bring dangerous floods
Heavy rains in South Texas caused floods, washing out highways and stranding motorists, leading to dozens of rescues. The National Weather Service warned of more storms potentially causing catastrophic flooding, prompting a disaster declaration by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for multiple counties.
- 15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program. The program, established after the 2018 Parkland and 2022 Uvalde school shootings, funds mental health professionals in schools. The administration halted the grants in April 2025, citing conflicts with its priorities, but a court previously ordered it to continue funding.
- 15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Fifteen states are suing the Trump administration over planned cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program, which was established after the 2018 Parkland school shooting and later expanded following the 2022 Uvalde shooting. The administration claims the grants conflict with its priorities, including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, while states argue the cuts violate a court order and will harm students' access to mental health services.
- 15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts
Fifteen states sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program established after the Parkland and Uvalde school shootings. The program, which funded mental health services for nearly 775,000 students, is being terminated despite a court order requiring its continuation.
- Former Uvalde school police chief set to appear in court
Pete Arredondo will return to Texas court as the judge considers relocating the case out of Uvalde. The decision involves the criminal trial overseen by the judge.
- After Uvalde, Texas Stuffed Schools Full of Cops. They Brutalized Students.
After the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, Texas increased police presence in schools, leading to widespread violent incidents against students. A New York Times report found over 2,600 use-of-force incidents involving police in Texas schools, including physical abuse and criminal charges for minor offenses.
- Our Reporter on What Happened When Texas Increased School Police
Following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, Texas passed a law requiring police presence in schools. Reporter Clare Amari highlights reports of students experiencing physical force by school police officers since the law's implementation.
- Steve Kerr admits he was 'wrong' on Hong Kong, regrets calling Trump a 'buffoon'
Steve Kerr, in a New Yorker interview, admitted he was 'wrong' about Hong Kong and regretted calling Donald Trump a 'buffoon,' signaling a shift toward a more centrist stance. The article highlights Kerr's past left-wing activism and his recent efforts to distance himself from controversial political rhetoric, particularly amid NBA business interests in China.