WTF-Beta

MrsTuner had a shoulder replacement surgery last year and then experienced a couple of dislocations this year. Had another surgery a few days ago to tighten up the joint so I've been home managing ice rotations and trying to be helpful...

"Kerr County did not opt for ARPA to fund flood warning systems despite commissioners discussing such projects nearly two dozen times since 2016. In fact, a survey sent to residents about ARPA spending showed that 42% of the 180 responses wanted to reject the $10 million bonus altogether, largely on political grounds."

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/07/10/texas-kerr-county-commissioners-flooding-warning/

I wonder if they can expand to a class-action suit including all wrongfully kidnapped people? Naming those responsible (in front and behind the scenes) for suffering?

I think the worst was a little East of Kluurs. It poured pretty heavy downtown! We did get the flash flood warning emergency notice on our phones.

Responsible business should probably have weather radios which would serve the same purpose as sirens. Requiring such things and/or sirens in Republican strongholds has proven difficult to pass through government.

https://www.nbc4i.com/weather/noaa-weather-radios-an-essential-way-to-get-every-type-of-weather-alert/

After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.

Let's see which typical Republican response fits best for this situation:
Thoughts and prayers
People die
They'll get over it

Any others come to mind?

That was an interesting read - thanks!

I retired from CPS in 2013, and I haven't kept up much. The political punishment is harsh and swift for those wanting to address these sorts of issues with simmering racial overtones involved. Layer on top of that the lack of national, state and city funding over the years for updating or replacing aging buildings has led to the current situation. The addition of charter schools with performance about the same as public schools has caused its share of student losses as well.

Signaling we've seen the last election for a while...

2 peas in a pod...

Isn't that considered a positive for government workers in the new Republican party?

A buddy of mine has joined some of the storm-chasers on a ride-along...

Similar for unused tubs and showers and drains to prevent the water in the traps from evaporating.

I need a guide to find one that isn't over ripe.. The worst for us is cutting one open to find a mealy, mushy inside. We prefer a crisp, barely ripe one!

The trades for a bigger win...

Imagine the "big brother is watching" uproar if this came from the Obama or Biden administration...

Worked for us! We drove up to sit in a bunch of patio furniture to figure out what felt best.

Hey dads, make this a great day!

I would like to see local police and state national guard troops challenging the kidnappers claiming to be working for ICE or other federal agencies. Show of ID and document all names involved. Take any into custody without proper ID and warrents. I've already seen reports of "bad people" donning the rag-tag uniform of the day with face mask to abduct women...