Tag: emergency response

Aerial view of flooded residential neighborhood with homes surrounded by rising floodwaters.

Climate and Environment

Severe Flooding in Central Texas Prompts Large-Scale Rescue Effort and Renewed Focus on Flood Preparedness

Democrat Digest Contributor|July 17, 2026

Communities across Central Texas faced dangerous flooding on July 17, 2026, after heavy rainfall caused…

Emergency response vehicle with "Emergency Response Unit" displayed on its side.

House Approves Bipartisan Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Democrat Digest Contributor|July 15, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation that would make daylight saving time…