Earmarks flood spending bills after a year’s hiatus

Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.
Wisconsin Watch

This little-known FEMA rule may be making flooding worse in rural Wisconsin

An outdated federal rule is routinely blocking projects to improve water quality, prevent erosion and reduce flooding.
The Texas Tribune on MSN

“A disaster waiting to happen”: How the fracking boom put an oil field in the Guadalupe River floodplain

Lack of a state floodplain policy enabled oil companies to build in parts of Texas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 years ago.
FOX13 Memphis

Temps continue to climb as rain possible starting Thursday in the Mid-South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There's a Wind Advisory for parts of the Mid-South until 6 a.m. Wednesday. It's a cloudy and cool start to the day with breezy winds. Temperatures this afternoon will rise to the ...
FOX13 Memphis

Warmup continues across the Mid-South this week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - It's a cool and chilly start to the day with clouds. Temperatures this Tuesday afternoon are expected to rise into the low/mid-60s across the Mid-South. Rain chance: 10%. Winds: 10/15 ...