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Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
As Death Toll Rises From Floods, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Calls For Prayer And Preparedness
More than 110 lives have been lost and over 160 remain missing in the wake of the catastrophic flash floods that hit the Texas Hill Country on July 4. What was meant to be a weekend of celebration turned into a nightmare for hundreds of families, many of whom were Texans simply enjoying time outdoors in one of the state's most treasured natural areas. Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed Sunday night that around 59 of the fatalities occurred in and around Camp Mystic in Kerrville, where the Guadalupe River overtook low-lying areas during a sudden and deadly surge. Abbott has since mobilized more than 1,750 personnel, nearly 1,000 vehicles, and over 20 state agencies to help manage the areas around Central Texas, the Hill Country, Big Country, and Concho Valley regions, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. Across Central Texas, other political leaders have vowed to support the victims and reconstruction efforts. 'I pledge that my agency is doing everything possible to support both our state and federal partners in this crisis, as well as the communities that have been impacted,' said Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in a press release. 'The loss is unimaginable. We also ask all Texans to join us in prayer. There is still more work to be done, and together, we can continue to support our fellow Texans.' As of Sunday, more than 850 Texans had been rescued from floodwaters, including over 500 by the Texas National Guard. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Petty Officer Scott Ruskin made headlines for heroically rescuing 165 people, a remarkable feat for a single individual, as previously reported by DX. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called Ruskin 'an American hero' and 'the embodiment of USCG valor.' The Trump administration has already approved a major disaster declaration, fast-tracking FEMA aid to the area, in what is now the largest statewide search and rescue operation since Hurricane Harvey. But as rescue teams continue their work, the pain of what's been lost is only beginning to settle in. Abbott, visibly emotional after visiting Camp Mystic, described the scene as 'horrific.' He also spoke on the ongoing recovery efforts for all, especially the children, and pledged to try to bring closure to the many grieving families. In another statement, Miller echoed that sentiment, saying, 'My prayers go out to the families in Kerrville and across the Hill Country who are dealing with the devastation from these deadly floods. We've already seen tragic loss of life, and it's a heartbreaking reminder that catastrophic flash floods can strike fast and without much warning.' Miller, a longtime rancher himself, urged those living and working near the impacted areas to remain cautious and vigilant. 'Folks, please don't take chances. Stay alert, follow local emergency warnings, and do not drive through flooded roads. Farmers and ranchers should take steps now to protect livestock and property. Move animals to higher ground, secure your equipment, and be ready. Preparation saves lives, both human and animal. Keep our rescuers and first responders in your prayers as they work around the clock to keep Texans safe. Let's stay safe and watch out for one another,' he added.
ITV News
a day ago
- ITV News
Boy who stabbed Harvey Willgoose at Sheffield school takes stand in murder trial
A 15-year-old boy who stabbed a fellow pupil to death at school has told a jury he was being bullied and could not "control" himself. The teenager, who cannot be named, was giving evidence at Sheffield Crown Court, where he is on trial for the murder of Harvey Willgoose, who was also 15. Harvey, who was also 15, died after being stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School on 3 February. Taking the stand on Wednesday, the defendant told the jury he was subjected to racist bullying on social media and taunts about a medical condition while he was at a number of Sheffield schools. He said the bullying has affected how he controls his temper and 'I'm upset all the time'. Asked by his barrister Gul Nawaz Hussain KC how this affected his temper, the boy said: 'I can get angry quickly, upset quickly. I can't control it.' Mr Hussain also asked his client about social media. The boy said he had been bullied online by 'strangers' and by pupils at All Saints, including 'racist bullying'. The barrister asked him: 'When bullying was happening on social media, did you feel you could get away from it?' The boy said no. When Mr Hussain asked him about the worst threat he had received on social media, the defendant replied: 'Someone said, 'I'll stab you up'.' He said he began to believe the threats and, when his barrister asked 'how did that make you feel?', the boy said: 'Scared.' The defendant stood in the witness box facing the jury of eight women and four men, holding a fidget toy and supported by an intermediary. The jury has been shown CCTV footage of Harvey being stabbed in the courtyard at All Saints during the lunch break on February 3. The court has heard that the defendant, who cannot be named, has admitted manslaughter but denies murder. He has also admitted possession of a knife on school premises. Addressing the jury last week, Mr Hussain said: '(The defendant) did not set out to kill or seriously hurt anyone. 'The defence say (the defendant's) actions that day were the end result of a long period of bullying, poor treatment and violence, things that built one upon another until he lost control and did tragically what we've all seen.'
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Headwater Exploration (CDDRF) Receives a Hold from RBC Capital
In a report released on July 14, Michael Harvey from RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating on Headwater Exploration, with a price target of C$9.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $5.06. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Harvey is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.0% and a 56.85% success rate. Harvey covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Peyto Exploration & Dev, ARC Resources, and Advantage Energy. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Headwater Exploration with a $6.28 average price target. CDDRF market cap is currently $1.21B and has a P/E ratio of 8.44. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 14 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of CDDRF in relation to earlier this year.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
RBC Capital Keeps Their Buy Rating on Tourmaline Oil (TOU)
RBC Capital analyst Michael Harvey maintained a Buy rating on Tourmaline Oil on July 14 and set a price target of C$78.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at C$62.25. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Harvey is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.0% and a 56.85% success rate. Harvey covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Peyto Exploration & Dev, ARC Resources, and Advantage Energy. Currently, the analyst consensus on Tourmaline Oil is a Strong Buy with an average price target of C$78.17, which is a 25.57% upside from current levels. In a report released on July 11, CIBC also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$75.00 price target. TOU market cap is currently C$24.09B and has a P/E ratio of 18.34. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 62 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of TOU in relation to earlier this year.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
ARC Resources (AETUF) Receives a Buy from RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Michael Harvey maintained a Buy rating on ARC Resources on July 14 and set a price target of C$34.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $20.17. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Harvey is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.0% and a 56.85% success rate. Harvey covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as Peyto Exploration & Dev, ARC Resources, and Advantage Energy. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for ARC Resources with a $25.14 average price target, representing a 24.64% upside. In a report released on July 11, CIBC also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$35.00 price target. AETUF market cap is currently $11.78B and has a P/E ratio of 12.40. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 23 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of AETUF in relation to earlier this year.
