Governor Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts would continue in the wake of the deadly floods "until this job is finished".
The annual Han Kuang drill is aimed at sending a clear signal to Beijing.
While experts say the weather agency performed well, they warn it is operating far below staffing needs.
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.
A senior judge recommends a shake-up of the system, but some barristers argue juries are essential for fair justice.
The Combs verdict in itself is unlikely to lead to wider changes in the industry, according to insiders
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
Next year's Fifa World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is set to be "the most climate-damaging" in the tournament's history, according to new research by environmentalists.
