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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Mexico Sends Help to Texas to Deal With Floods: What to Know
Mexico has sent water rescue teams and firefighters to help in Texas after the holiday weekend floods that have killed at least 100 people, with many more still missing. Members of Mexico's Civil Protection Water Rescue Team and Cure Firefighters were among those helping search efforts in Kerrville, Kerr County, a Mexican governmental agency said in a Facebook post. Nine members of the water rescue team and four members of non-profit organization Foundation 911 had travelled to Texas on Sunday morning, said the post by Dirección de Protección Civil y Bomberos de Acuña, Coahuila. Acuña lies close to the US border and some 145 miles south-west of Kerrville. Newsweek has contacted Acuña's civil protection and fire department outside of regular working hours via email for comment. So far, more than 100 fatalities have been confirmed in the flooding, which puts it among the deadliest in U.S. history. Search and rescue missions continue as an unknown number of people remain missing. Among the casualties were 27 children, many of whom had been camping at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' summer camp. As many Americans were set to celebrate the annual Fourth of July holiday, the NWS issued urgent warnings to people across central Texas about heavy downpours, which rapidly turned into months' worth of rain falling at once. The extent of the downpour caused rivers to overflow, with the Guadalupe River surging by more than 25 feet in only 45 minutes. As the floodwater washed through central Texas, an RV park with families reportedly still inside their vehicles was swiftly inundated. The events prompted Texas Governor Greg Abbott to declare a state of disaster in 15 counties - Bandera, Coke, Comal, Concho, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Reeves, San Saba, and Tom Green. Further storms over the weekend brought several more inches of rain in places, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to extend flood watches across Central Texas through Monday evening. Videos have been circulating on social media of Mexican personnel assisting the state's efforts to recover missing people and help those stranded by the flooding. Some users on X, formerly Twitter, have remarked on the contrast between Mexicans rushing to help Americans in their time of need and the isolationist approach to US-Mexican relations taken by MAGA supporters. There has also been some criticism of the Trump administration for its cuts to NWS in light of the devastation, with the U.S. Senate's top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, calling for an investigation into the issue. Texas Governor Greg Abbottsaid: "This is a time when we, as a state, need God more than ever. The one thing I hear the most are the prayers that are being sent for those who are in harm's way. There is an extraordinary collaboration to make sure that we address everybody's concern as quickly as possible. As part of this, I am signing a disaster declaration to ensure counties have access to every tool, strategy, and personnel that the State of Texas can provide to them, which will be limitless." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavittsaid: "Unfortunately, in the wake of this once-in-a-generation natural disaster, we have seen many falsehoods pushed by Democrats such as Senator Chuck Schumer and some members of the media. Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning." US Senator Chuck Schumer wrote in a letter sent to Commerce Department Acting Inspector General Roderick Anderson, as seen as by ABC News: "Following the disastrous and deeply devastating flash flooding in Texas this weekend, I write to urge you to immediately to open an investigation into the scope, breadth, and ramifications of whether staffing shortages at key local National Weather Service (NWS) stations contributed to the catastrophic loss of life and property during the deadly flooding." He also wrote on X: "I'm heartbroken by the news of all those lost and all those impacted by the flooding in Texas. I'm closely monitoring the situation, and I thank all our first responders on the ground." Search missions continue along the Guadalupe River for the unknown number of people who are still missing. Related Articles JD Vance Heckled, Booed at California DinnerTexas Flooding: Drone, Helicopter Collide Amid Search and Rescue, City Says'Fearful and Aching' Dog Is Rescued After Getting Hurtled by Texas FloodsDevastating Texas Floods Shattered 93-Year Record 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
USA Today
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Spartan golfer Ashton McCulloch has tough first round at 2025 Rocket Classic
With the PGA Tour returning to Detroit for the Rocket Classic, and the headlining sponsor being Rocket Mortgage, a major partner with MSU, recent MSU senior Ashton McCulloch was given a sponsors exemption into the field for the 2025 event. The event, taking place at Detroit Golf Club, was McCulloch's fourth event on the PGA Tour, while still competing as an amateur. The Spartan was looking to make his first cut on the tour, narrowly missing the cut by one stroke earlier this year at the RBC Canadian Open. Unfortunately for McCulloch, it was not his day on the course. An eight bogey, two birdie day left him at a final score of 78 (+6) on the day. While making the cut is highly improbable, McCulloch will still play his second round on Friday with an 8:57 a.m. tee time on the first tee. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State basketball takeaways, highlights from opening night of Moneyball Pro-Am
Check out some of the notable Michigan State takeaways, injury updates and highlights from opening night of Moneyball Pro-Am McCulloch said he is 2 weeks into a 6-week recovery from a stress fracture in his foot. Plans to be back to full basketball activities in late July. A Michigan State basketball summer tradition is officially back. The 20th annual Moneyball Pro-Am event tipped off on Tuesday night, with many Spartans once again taking place in this year's event. This event annually provides fans and media some early insight to the upcoming season and helps set expectations for players and the team as a whole -- keeping in mind you have to take any positives with a grain of salt, of course. The opening night on Tuesday included some interesting takeaways and notes, as we were updated a key injury status, got our first look at some new players and witnessed Coen Carr doing Coen Carr things at the rim. Here are some of the notable takeaways, thoughts and highlights through social media posts related to the Spartans participating in the opening night of the Moneyball Pro-Am -- courtesy of fans and media with boots on the ground in Holt, Mich.: Jesse McCulloch recovering from foot injury Jesse McCulloch -- one of the Spartans' key big men for this upcoming season -- is in he midst of recovering from a stress fracture in his foot. He told Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press that he is expected to back to "full basketball activities" in late July. McCulloch redshirted this past season and is expected to play some key minutes for the Spartans this upcoming season as either a reserve or potential starter at center. Incoming freshman also sits out opening night Another potential injured Spartan to monitor is incoming freshman small forward Jordan Scott. According to Solari, Scott was at Moneyball on Tuesday but was not dressed in uniform and spotted with a sleeve on his left calf but expects to be back playing next week. Scott told Solari it's just a "precautionary move" after tweaking it recently. Jordan Scott here tonight at Moneyball but not in uniform. Wearing a sleeve on his left calf. No Jeremy Fears either (guessing he's at the NBA draft with his family). Carson Cooper and Trey Fort playing in this first game of the night. New Spartans PG Divine Ugochukwu impresses Multiple fans in attendance on opening night posted on social media about Ugochukwu looking impressive, particularly his shot. This is a notable development as the Miami (FL) transfer shot only 17.6% from three-point range last season, with fans noting his shot as a concern as he joins the Spartans this upcoming season. You can see some of his highlights from the night in the video posted on social media below: Divine Ugochukwu on the opening night of Moneyball @iamMoneyball First look at incoming freshman PF Cam Ward Ward is a player that some expect to have an instant impact on the Spartans this upcoming season. Here are some highlights from his opening night at Moneyball Pro-Am: Cam Ward on the opening night of Moneyball @iamMoneyball Positive reviews for MSU transfer SG Trey Fort Like Ugochukwu, multiple fans had positive things to say about Fort's opening night at Moneyball Pro-Am. The Samford transfer was one of the big gets for the Spartans this offseason and is expected to start for Michigan State this upcoming season. Highlights from Fort's night can be seen below: Trey Fort on opening night of Moneyball @iamMoneyball Coen Carr can still light up the gym Moneyball Pro-Am always results in fun highlight plays (especially since defense is typically optional), so of course there was going to be at least one Carr massive dunk. Here are a few of the Carr dunks I found circulating on social media from opening night: #MoneyballProAm Coen Carr makes his Moneyball debut Coen Carr on the opening night of Moneyball @iamMoneyball Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State basketball's Jesse McCulloch seen at Moneyball Pro-Am in a walking boot
Michigan State basketball has not had a great start to the summer in terms of health. A week after incoming transfer wing Kaleb Glenn's devastating injury that will sideline him through this upcoming season, promising redshirt freshman big man Jesse McCulloch seems to also be dealing with an injury. On Tuesday night, McCulloch was seen at the annual Moneyball Pro-Am wearing a walking boot. When fans saw McCulloch with the boot on at Moneyball, rumors immediately started swirling as fans feared the worst, but Detroit Free Press journalist Chris Solari reported that he has been told that it is a 'minor issue' and that he will still be working out with the team this summer. McCulloch is rumored to be a big part of the team next season as, presumably, the team's backup center, and if the murmurs about his development are true, he could even be competing for a starting spot by the end of the year. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
This college golfer is thrilled to represent his state school at the 2025 Rocket Classic
DETROIT — Graduation is always an emotional time full of celebrations for anyone. But Michigan State senior Ashton McCulloch had even more reason to celebrate, as he learned that he had earned one of the eight sponsor exemptions in the 2025 Rocket Classic, the PGA Tour event returning to Detroit on June 26-29. MSU men's golf coach Casey Lubahn and former Spartan athletic director and current tournament executive Mark Hollis surprised the star golfer with the news at his graduation. 'I had no idea what coach and Mr. Hollis were doing behind the scenes,' McCulloch said Friday, June 20. 'But to have my family, teammates and friends there was really cool. Kind of the best graduation gift I could have asked for.' STAR POWER: World No. 11 Hideki Matsuyama commits to 2025 Rocket Classic in Detroit The tournament, which runs from June 26-29 at Detroit Golf Club, is the PGA Tour's stop in Michigan. More than 36 top golfers are committed to play in the tournament, although recently crowned U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun withdrew on Friday. It is not McCulloch's first time playing in a PGA Tour event. In 2024, he participated in both the U.S. Open and the RBC Canadian Open, and he participated in his second Canadian Open earlier this month. He has never made the cut, missing it at the Canadian Open by one stroke two weeks ago. The Canadian Open is special for McCulloch because both courses were three hours from his hometown of Kingston, Ontario. Even though he didn't make the cut either time, he loved getting to play in front of friends and family in his home country. 'It's super cool to play in front of Canadians and have so many people behind your back cheering for you,' McCulloch said. Back from injury This year, the Canadian Open was McCulloch's first competition since returning from an injury that ended his season. In January, he learned he had broken a bone in his hand and torn a ligament, which he believes he suffered due to persistent training on practice mats. McCulloch's hometown and school are both in a cold climate, meaning that he's spent pretty much every offseason of his golf career training indoors on mats and not on grass, which is more responsive and less likely to cause injuries. McCulloch was in a cast for 2½ months and lost his senior season with the MSU golf team. He stayed with the team all year, helping to coach a young group to the NCAA regional in Tallahassee, Florida. He began playing again in May and said he will play at the Rocket Classic with no issues. McCulloch plans to return to MSU for his final season of eligibility, which is lucky for the Spartans — as he's among the best golfers in program history, holding the best single-season scoring average (70.89) and career average (71.74), both set his junior year. He was also the third player in program history to be named NCAA Freshman of the Year. (The first was Ryan Brehm, who will also be playing in the Rocket Classic.) In the era of NIL, he could almost certainly make more money transferring to a golf powerhouse such as Oklahoma State or Virginia. But McCulloch always has been committed to MSU. Lubahn was the first to call him when his recruitment window opened his junior year of high school. Even when more schools came calling after he had a breakout season later in his junior year, he kept his commitment. 'There was a lot more coaches that came and reached out and I went on those visits, but it was always the fact that (Lubahn) was the first one there,' McCulloch said. 'He believed in me when other coaches at a high Division I level didn't yet. And it just felt like home when I was there.' Close to home Now, he'll play a professional tournament in his second home. McCulloch has never played at Detroit Golf Club, but he believes that the classic build of the course with its tree lines will lend itself well to his strength in driving the ball. The difficulty for McCulloch lies not in any technical difficulty with the course, but in adjusting to the biggest stage in golf. The PGA Tour is intimidating, especially with players like World No. 4 Collin Morikawa participating. While he has played in a major before, which is the pinnacle of golf, every opportunity at the pro level is a nervewracking one. He's hoping to change that this weekend. 'I feel like I'm slowly gaining that confidence to be able to play against the best players in the world and feel comfortable,' McCulloch said. 'And I really feel like this week, being my fourth opportunity to play against those guys, I feel like I can finally break through and play how I know I can play.' It'll help that he'll have plenty of support. He has received multiple messages from MSU fans saying they will be in attendance and cheering him on. Kingston is six hours away as well, meaning he will have some family in attendance. And it's special for McCulloch to play on the border of both the countries he considers home. 'That helps a lot, obviously, to know that you're not alone, and also to have so many people that are supporting you, regardless of how you play,' McCulloch said. 'Obviously, they want me to play well. I want myself to play well, obviously. "But no matter what, I know that they're going to be out there supporting me and being there for me regardless of how I play because of the human I am. And that's definitely the most calming and best part about having all those people come out and watch.'
