Virginia Rescue Teams Aid Texas Flood Victims, Roanoke Fires Displace Families, Mountain Bike Nationals Take Over Downtown

In today’s WFIR News Express for July 15, 2025:– Virginia Swift Water Rescue Teams work in storm-ravaged Texas, while Campers Care Ministries preps vital supplies– Two Roanoke house fires displace multiple residents and pets—lightning and dryer identified as causes– USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike Nationals hit Elmwood Park and Explore Park this week, boosting tourism and local trails– Franklin County man pleads guilty in 2013 double homicide case– Washington Commanders stir name-change speculation with new uniforms– MLB Draft: Nationals take Eli Willits after front office shakeup– Todd Gilbert sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia– Severe storms disrupt Mid-Atlantic air travel; AAA offers advice– Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport parking rates rise amid inflation pressures– Outgoing UVA President Jim Ryan thanks students as DEI dispute ends tenure– Student vaccine clinics begin for grades 7–12 in the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health DistrictsStay informed, locally and nationally, with WFIR News Express.