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Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, shares the remarkable story of how the museum grew from a one-room office to America's National Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and discusses plans for a new 30,000+ square foot facility.

• Negro Leagues history represents both the ugly reality of segregation and the triumphant spirit of Black baseball players who created their own leagues
• The museum preserves stories of legendary players like Josh Gibson, Satchel Paige, and Willie Mays who began their careers in the Negro Leagues
• Bob Kendrick started as a volunteer in 1993 before eventually becoming museum president in 2011
• Many MLB greats came from the Negro Leagues, including Hank Aaron who started as a cross-handed hitting shortstop with the Indianapolis Clowns
• The Birmingham game broadcast last year transformed historic Rickwood Field to honor Negro Leagues history on national television
• Texas produced many Negro Leagues stars including Willie Wells from Austin and both Foster brothers from Calvert
• MLB officially recognized Negro Leagues statistics in 2020, making Josh Gibson the all-time batting average leader at .372
• Video games like MLB The Show have introduced younger generations to Negro Leagues history and players
• The museum tells a counterintuitive civil rights story that celebrates triumph rather than focusing solely on struggle

To support the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum's "Pitch for the Future" capital campaign to build their new facility, visit nlbm.com - every contribution helps preserve this vital piece of American history.

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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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