Virginians Helping Texas Flood Victims

Organizations across Virginia mobilized to provide humanitarian aid to flood-ravaged areas of Texas.

The Virginia Beach-based nonprofit Operation Blessing is in Kerrville, Texas, providing hot meals for residents and first responders. After the initial crisis has passed, the group is prepared to participate in the cleanup efforts, which could take months or years.

The nonprofit God’s Pit Crew, based in Danville, sent two truckloads of “blessing buckets” and plans to send 50 volunteers to help with cleanup, as well.

A Virginia Tech expert warned that even after the flood waters subside, there will be serious health risks, including pathogens and bacteria in the water.

Virginia Beach Arena Proposed

A Virginia Beach business owner has presented a plan to build a 20,000-seat sports arena as a step toward bringing a professional team to the city.

Coleman Ferguson said the plan calls for an “arena that can host concerts and completely support itself, and then potentially get an NBA team.” The facility would be built with private money but would require services from the city, such as infrastructure upgrades.

Ferguson added the plan would cost around $300 million.

This summer, Virginia Beach opened The Dome, a concert venue that is bringing performers to the city.

The State’s Oldest Homes

Your home may be old by modern standards, but it’s probably quite new compared to many dwellings in the Commonwealth.

Broad Bay Manor, for example, started construction in 1640 and has been expanded several times. The manor has been continuously inhabited throughout those centuries.

Bacon’s Castle in Surry is the oldest brick dwelling in North America, dating from 1665. It was used as a headquarters during Bacon’s Rebellion.

In Gloucester County, Lowland Cottage was built around 1670, while Winona in Northampton County was completed in 1681.

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➤ Statewide: In light of the tragic loss of life in Texas last week, Virginia’s government is urging all residents to take steps to prepare for weather emergencies and to be aware of how it will notify the public about dangerous weather conditions. (Details)

➤ Richmond: Virginia Commonwealth University was awarded a $2.3 million grant that will augment the funds available to Pell Grant-eligible students. VCU’s incoming class of 4,500 students will be its largest ever. (More)

➤ Statewide: Arrests in Virginia by Immigration and Customs Enforcement increased by 350% in the first half of 2025. “We have been working with the federal government in an unprecedented manner,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said. (Details)

➤ Northern Virginia: Scientists are trying to find ways to prevent the spread of the invasive water chestnut that has been spotted in 100 bodies of water. (More)

➤ Oakton: The family of a girl who was killed by a teenage driver was awarded more than $2 million in a civil lawsuit. The driver had already been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for driving onto a sidewalk and hitting three people in 2022, killing two of them. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: The Super Girl Surf Festival will be held over Labor Day weekend in 2026. More than 1,000 female athletes are expected to compete in 10 sports, including surfing and skating. (Details)

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➤ The Washington Wizards traded two second-round picks to Houston in exchange for 21-year-old forward Cam Whitmore. The 2023 first-round pick averaged nearly ten points per game for the Rockets. (Details)

➤ UVA signed 22-year-old Belgian basketball player Thijs De Ridder. He will work out with the team this summer but has not yet been cleared to play by the NCAA. (More)

➤ Zac Jones, the first Virginia native to reach the NHL, signed a free-agent deal with the Buffalo Sabres. (Details)

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➤ Dollar Tree, based in Chesapeake, sold its Family Dollar business segment to a pair of investors for just over $1 billion. (Details)

➤ Dominion Energy promoted Edward Baine to fill two roles—executive vice president of Utility Operations and president of Dominion Energy Virginia. (More)

➤ A pair of stations on Metro’s Blue Line, Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street, are closed until July 26. Shuttle service is available. (Details)

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➤ The Library of Virginia has a five-year strategic framework aimed at making it the leading source of information on the state’s history and government. (The Plan)

➤ The Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy is working to repair and reopen sections of the trail that were damaged last year by Hurricane Helene. (Details)

➤ Montgomery County Public Schools will provide local families with a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch food throughout July. Meal kits are available every Monday. (More)

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Should Virginia Beach build a sports arena?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Only if privately funded
4. I’m not sure

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Was it the right move for the Nationals to fire the manager and GM last week? 

1. I don’t care: 31%
2. Only time will tell: 25%
3. Yes, it was time: 24%
4. No, too soon: 20%

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