## Flooded Texas County Turned Down Funds for Warning System From Biden Admin in 2021: 'We Don't Want to Be Bought'

Authored by latintimes.com

As far back as 2016, officials considered a $1 million siren and gauge system to warn both locals and the flood-prone region's many visitors, the Texas Tribune reported.

But despite multiple meetings and FEMA grant applications, funding efforts repeatedly stalled, first due to missing mitigation plans, then due to shifting priorities after Hurricane Harvey.

In 2021, the Biden administration awarded Kerr County $10.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which could have been used for flood prevention infrastructure.

But commissioners, facing political pressure from conservative residents, opted not to pursue a warning system.

At an April 2022 meeting, one citizen called the White House a "criminal treasonous communist government," urging the county to reject the money altogether.

While the county ultimately kept the funds, they allocated the majority, about $8 million, to sheriff's department upgrades and public employee stipends.

"It's the thing I could do even if it's the last thing I do," said Howard, who is battling stage four cancer. »

### 🇫🇷France is Russia’s “First Enemy in Europe”, Warns Military Chief in Rare Briefing

Authored by frenchdispatch.eu

Russia now sees France as its principal enemy in Europe.

However, he held back on commenting regarding whether France may need to engage militarily in Europe in the near future.

When Burkhard states that Russia has named France its “first enemy,” the implication is not only military but also political. »

### Krafton addresses leadership changes at Unknown Worlds, former executives file lawsuit against publisher

Authored by gamesindustry.biz

Krafton has issued a statement regarding leadership changes at Unknown Worlds implemented last week, claiming the developer's former executives "abandoned the responsibilities entrusted to them".

"In particular, following the failure of Moonbreaker, Krafton asked Charlie to devote himself to the development of Subnautica 2.

In response, former game director and Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland confirmed a lawsuit has been filed against Krafton. »

### Bryan Cranston Addresses ‘Lone Wolf’ Troubles, Vows Not To Film Or Promote Movie “Until Every Cast And Crew Member Is Paid Back In Full”

Authored by deadline.com

EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Cranston has made his position clear regarding the ongoing funding challenges facing indie movie Lone Wolf.

A “distressed” Cranston, who himself has been paid for his work to date, has spoken to multiple co-stars who are still owed money.

Crew, vendors and some cast are still owed at least one week’s wages, and there remains filming to be done. »

### The Jubilation in Israel Is Premature

Authored by theatlantic.com

And the routine state of affairs to which Israel has returned is not peacetime, but continuing war in Gaza.

The presence of heavily armed Iranian proxies did not dissuade Israel from striking: Lebanese Hezbollah stayed on the sidelines when Israel launched its attack on Iran.

And then, just possibly, the long-postponed conversation in Israel about the moral and human cost of the war might begin. »

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