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Stevie Lee and Shawn Clynch reflect on the devastating floods in central Texas, emphasizing the need for community support and recovery efforts while discussing Texas football and upcoming changes in college athletics.

• Over 129 confirmed deaths and 170 people still missing across central Texas from recent flooding
• Organizations like HEB leading emergency response efforts, outperforming federal agencies
• Athletes including Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes donating to help pay for victims' funerals
• Texas football recruiting update, including commitment from Dia Bell who chose football over basketball
• Discussion of the stacked quarterback room at Texas and how NIL is changing recruiting strategies
• Texas State's move to join the restructured Pac-12 conference in 2026
• Murray's Tavern on Austin's east side recommended as a great spot to escape the summer heat

We want to extend our deepest condolences to all those affected by the floods and encourage everyone to contribute to recovery efforts however they can. Together, we will rebuild and emerge stronger as a community.

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A devastating flood in the Texas Hill Country has taken over 80 lives including young girls from Camp Mystic, raising questions about warning systems in these dangerous flash flood zones. The slow-moving tropical weather system combined with the unique geography of "Flash Flood Alley" created catastrophic conditions despite meteorologists' warnings days before.

• The Texas Hill Country's unique geography creates dangerous flash flooding conditions with multiple river systems prone to rapid rises
• Meteorologist Rick Mitchell explains the perfect storm of conditions: high pressure, a strong low-level jet, and a subtle disturbance creating stationary storms
• Four inches of rainfall alone can cause significant flooding, but some areas received 10+ inches in a short period
• Weather radios and river alarm systems could provide better warnings than text alerts, especially for camps where cell phones aren't allowed
• First responders, volunteers, and Texas-based HEB grocery stores have been instrumental in rescue and recovery efforts
• Political blame games and conspiracy theories distract from supporting victims and improving safety systems

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The Thunder clinch their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, with the Larry O'Brien trophy making its way to Oklahoma City after their Game 7 victory over Indiana. The young squad's inexperience showed in their championship celebrations as veteran Alex Caruso had to teach his teammates how to open champagne bottles properly.

• Oklahoma City becoming NBA champions after 17 years, with 12 postseason trips and 4 Western Conference Finals appearances
• Aaron Wiggins' powerful speech addressing how the Thunder went from being called "the black hole of the NBA" to champions
• Young Thunder players struggling with opening champagne bottles during celebrations, with Alex Caruso guiding them
• Texas football's impressive recruiting class of 2026, with special focus on defensive linemen
• Texas State potentially moving from the Sun Belt to the restructured Pac-12 Conference
• LSU winning their eighth College World Series with controversial umpiring decisions against Coastal Carolina
• The deep significance of the Thunder championship for Oklahoma City, with memorial tributes connecting to the city's painful history

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