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Top Stories in Texas: July 2024

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Tabitha S. by Tabitha S.
July 29, 2024
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Top Stories in Texas: July 2024

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July 22nd and July 26th two large Earthquakes hit the State of Texas :

A sizable earthquake shook West Texas Friday, July 26th on the morning followed by a series of aftershocks that were felt about 200 miles away. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the 5.1 magnitude quake at 9:28 a.m. local time in Hermleigh, Texas, which is in Scurry County, about 200 miles west of Fort Worth. The small county of Scurry is home to about 17,000 residents. There have been no reports of injuries. Friday’s earthquake follows a 4.9 magnitude earthquake that shook the same county at 10:39 p.m. on Monday, July 22. That earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby, just miles from Friday’s event.
Map of Earthquake area


July 25: Oldest Person in the US Turns 115
Houston resident Elizabeth Francis, born on July 25, 1909, celebrated her 115th birthday with her large family, including three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In honor of her milestone, she was presented with a Texas-shaped plaque proclaiming her the “Oldest Living Texan.”

 

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July 21: Biden Withdraws from Presidential Campaign In a historic move, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he would not seek re-election, making him the first sitting president to drop out under current campaign finance laws. He endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred candidate for the presidency.

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 7: U.S. President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Simone Biles, Olympic gold medal gymnast and mental health advocate, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House July 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to 17 recipients. The award honors individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

July 20 Austin Texas : Rally Outside Texas Capitol Exposes China’s Human Rights Violations. July 20, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Chinese regime’s suppression of the meditation practice Falun Gong and its adherents.

On June 15 this year, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan bill, the Falun Gong Protection Act, to ban the CCP’s forced organ harvesting and persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) sponsored the legislation alongside 18 other lawmakers, including three Texas Representatives, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) , Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), and Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX).

“The U.S. must stand up against such transgressions and advocate for the human rights of Falun Gong,” stated Rep. Brian Babin who co-sponsored the Falun Gong Protection Act.

Falun Gong practitioners at the rally thanked many Texas officials for their longstanding support and leading legislative efforts to counter the persecution. Almost exactly one year ago, Texas Governor Greg Abbott also signed into law the bipartisan Senate Bill 1040 sponsored by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst to combat the practice of forced organ harvesting in China. Many co-sponsors of the bill sent their statements of support for the rally, as they weren’t able to attend the event.

Falun Gong practitioners take part in a parade to celebrate World Falun Dafa Day while calling for an end of the persecution in China, in New York City, on May 10, 2024.(Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)

July 19: Global Tech Outage Disrupts Key Services A major IT outage on July 19 was traced back to an update from Austin-based cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, affecting Microsoft Office 365 applications. The disruption had widespread impacts, causing issues for flights, hospitals, banks, and emergency services worldwide.

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July 13: Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The assailant, Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Bethel Park, shot Trump in the ear. One rally attendee was killed, and two others were critically injured before Secret Service agents neutralized Crooks. Despite his injuries, Trump attended and spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention the following week.

BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Butler County district attorney Richard Goldinger said the shooter is dead after injuring former U.S. President Donald Trump, killing one audience member and injuring another in the shooting. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

July 8: Hurricane Beryl Triggers Record Tornado Warnings Hurricane Beryl set a new record on July 8 for the most tornado warnings issued in a single day in July across the U.S., with 110 warnings affecting Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The previous record was 67.

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July 1-2: Hurricane Beryl Breaks Records Beryl continued to make history by becoming the earliest Category 4 hurricane on July 1, surpassing the 2005 record held by Hurricane Dennis. The next day, it became the earliest Category 5 hurricane, breaking another 2005 record set by Hurricane Emily.

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Tabitha S.

Tabitha S.

As a native Texan, I am passionate about covering the news that impacts our lives in Texas. Community and family is what is important at the Texas Insider, we strive to deliver comprehensive stories by examining history and presenting the full picture.

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