Texas police departments aided Houston post-Hurricane Beryl; Mayor Whitmire and Police Chief Satterwhite acknowledged their vital support in maintaining safety and arresting suspects.

FEMA provides guidance and aid to Hurricane Beryl victims in Houston, with President Biden amending a disaster declaration to authorize federal assistance. Residents are encouraged to apply for support through FEMA and accurately report damages.

The Public Utility Commission probes CenterPoint Energy's response to Hurricane Beryl's aftermath, as Governor Abbott demands improvements in disaster preparedness and power restoration efforts.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has sued Huffman ISD and Aledo ISD, accusing them of illegal electioneering by using state resources to influence elections, which violates the Texas Election Code.

Art Acevedo emerges as a contender for the LAPD chief role among 10 finalists, despite his complex past, including controversies in previous positions in Houston and Miami. The selection process for the new chief remains confidential.

Gov. Abbott praises first responders at a Hurricane Beryl resource staging area and emphasizes inter-agency cooperation; he also outlines response strategies and criticizes CenterPoint's power failures.

The Houston ISD Board considers a $4.4 billion school bond for infrastructure needs, facing skepticism over past decisions but emphasizing investment in student safety and education.

Sen. Ted Cruz seeks DOJ action on benefits for wounded ex-Santa Fe ISD officer John Barnes, while shooting survivor Rome Shubert demonstrates resilience, ending his college baseball career.

Hurricane Beryl's aftermath has sparked a political conflict between Harris County Judge Hidalgo and Acting Governor Patrick over disaster aid, with Hidalgo focusing on recovery and denying refusing assistance.

Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Troy Nehls introduced a bill to reform detainment policies of undocumented immigrants after the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray. The bill mandates full use of ICE facilities and GPS tracking for released individuals.

Hurricane Beryl causes severe damage in Texas; a delayed request for federal aid by Governor Abbott, who was abroad, strains relations with the White House.

Gov. Abbott calls for an investigation into CenterPoint's handling of 2.26 million power outages after Hurricane Beryl, as residents face heat without electricity.

Texas Governor Abbott sends 25 ambulances and sets up a 250-bed medical shelter in Houston post-Hurricane Beryl, as power outages strain local hospitals and emergency services.