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Houston ChronicleSaturday, 4 July 2026

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‘Blanket of sadness’ over Kerr County

This July Fourth, festivities intertwine with memorials on flood’s anniversary

Liz Teitz and Ricardo Delgado
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Public virtual school abruptly closes

Thousands of Texas families left scrambling

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Pride, high heat marking country’s birthday

Potentially record temperatures grip much of nation

Steven Sloan and Steve Peoples
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Texas Declaration of Independence among items chosen for time capsule

Alyda Muela

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