Texas Schools Closed Due to Floodwaters in Houston Area

Heavy rains in the Houston area led to floodwaters closing some Texas schools, with hundreds of rescues and one reported death of a 5-year-old boy. High waters continued to affect roads and neighborhoods, with some areas receiving up to 23 inches of rain over the past week.

Physical Attack on Effigy of President Joe Biden at Republican Party Event

Attendees at a Johnson County Republican Party event physically attacked an effigy of President Joe Biden, prompting calls for resignation of party leaders. The incident was condemned by Republicans and Democrats in Kansas as an example of political violence.