In Texas, more than 100 people were confirmed dead and dozens remain missing after a tropical moisture-laden storm system unleashed 10–18 inches (25–46 cm) of rain in mere hours.

The Owls are coming off a 3-9 season, where they fired head coach Tom Herman and finished tied for last with Tulsa for the worst record in the AAC. Veltkamp will have a significant impact on the Owls ...