Missing 5-year-old Katy boy found dead in lake
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued an AMBER Alert Sunday evening for 5-year-old Edward Hall. Hall is described as a black male, who was last seen wear
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued an AMBER Alert Sunday evening for 5-year-old Edward Hall. Hall is described as a black male, who was last seen wear
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Communities across flood-impacted parts of Texas are beginning the long road to recovery after last week’s catastrophic flooding, with crews assessing damaged r
Gov. Greg Abbott said early warning systems and flood sirens helped save lives during last week's Hill Country flooding and indicated expanding those systems wi
Lake Travis is beginning to return to normal after damaging floods, but a new danger is emerging. Floating debris, damaged docks, and contaminated water are cre
As floodwaters continue to move through Central Texas waterways, state and local officials are closely watching a tropical system moving toward the U.S. Gulf Co
An armed suspect wanted on an aggravated assault charge was taken into custody Monday evening after prompting a shelter-in-place order in a San Marcos neighborh
Austin police have identified the victim in a deadly Southeast Austin shooting in the Montopolis neighborhood and the suspect arrested on a murder charge over t
A high schooler is raising money for Venezuelans in crisis by riding a stationary bike at Amy's Ice Cream—for 24 consecutive hours.
A 31-year-old man drowned over the weekend after trying to cross a pond near Rockdale on horseback, according to the Milam County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's
SWAT officers are in a standoff with a man suspected of assaulting a woman with a weapon in Northeast Austin Monday morning, according to police.Officers respon
Gov. Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage across Kerr and Kendall counties from a Texas National Guard Black Hawk helicopter on Monday, saying the state was better
A golden retriever from Amarillo who spends his days comforting hospital patients is now representing Texas in a national pet competition.Luke, a certified ther
People living along Lake Travis are keeping a close eye on the forecast after Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf.It is still too early to know whether
Texas flood cleanup begins as Gov. Greg Abbott visits Kerrville with an update. He signed an emergency disaster declaration for 28 counties, unlocking federal aid. State deployed 2,700 personnel and made 270 rescues.
Tropical Depression 2 remains weak and disorganized this morning.
Floodwaters tore loose hundreds of federally funded Rio Grande border buoys, drifting past Eagle Pass and briefly closing international bridges. Rep. Cuellar called it “embarrassing,” saying contractors ignored warnings.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office issued an AMBER Alert Sunday evening for 5-year-old Edward Hall. Hall is described as a black male, who was last seen wear
UVALDE, Texas — Massive flooding beginning Wednesday cut off the city from the rest of Texas, closing its major roads. Today, all of them are open except for FM
Lake Travis reached full capacity for the first time in years after flooding over the last several days, but elevated water levels have also brought elevated ri
The access roads had reportedly been washed out and could not be repaired quickly enough to allow buses to reach the camp.
Austin Pets Alive! has taken in over 270 animals over the past four days as flood response efforts expand across Central Texas, with teams now on the ground in
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to open at least one floodgate at Buchanan Dam, the uppermost dam in the Highland Lakes, on Sunday at around 5 p.m.Aft
Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed a supplemental order Saturday to the disaster declaration signed on Tuesday.This supplemental order bans and prohibits al
Two people were arrested following an aggravated robbery that took place Sunday in Kyle.At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, a victim reported what was descr
Austin officials are pleading with residents and visitors to stay off area lakes and rivers, saying people continued to get out on the water Saturday despite a
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened two floodgates at Tom Miller Dam and one at Mansfield Dam on Saturday to pass floodwater downstream following days of
A Silver Alert has been issued for an 87-year-old man who went missing from Aransas Pass Friday night, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.Leroy
Police are investigating the city's 35th homicide of the year after a man was fatally shot at a Southeast Austin apartment complex early Saturday morning.Office
A Kerrville homeowner is thankful to be alive after being rescued from her home as floodwaters rushed in Thursday morning.Valerie Fox and her husband have lived
A man previously identified as a person of interest in the suspicious death of an Elgin woman has now been charged with murder, police said.Christopher Vargas,
Preview Week is coming up in Fredericksburg, giving visitors an early taste of the Texas Hill Country’s growing food and wine scene.As the grape harvest approac
Even though the rain has ended across much of Central Texas, officials in Llano say the flooding threat is not over.Runoff from heavy rainfall upstream continue
Floodwaters rushing into Central Texas’ Highland Lakes system have prompted multiple dams to open floodgates, including at Starcke Dam, where the volume of wate
Heavy rains triggered dangerous flooding across Central Texas this week, leaving some neighborhoods without electricity. As severe weather becomes more common,
A landmark jury verdict against Meta and YouTube has reignited a national conversation about children, social media, and mental health.A California jury recentl
Water is moving down the Highland Lakes system as floodgates at Wirtz, Starcke, and Tom Miller dams have been opened by the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The immediate threat from this week's heavy rains and flooding is moving downstream on Friday as floodwaters pour into the Highland Lakes.Lake Travis has risen
Historic rainfall has fallen in the Hill Country this week, causing catastrophic flooding. For the second year in a row, we’ve recorded a once in a generation f
Texas Game Wardens expand flood response in 10 counties; aviation drops supplies to stranded Kerr County camps, while boats and helicopters conduct rescues/evacuations. As of July 17, 3 p.m.: 147 rescues, 89 evacuations.
Eanes ISD community mourns death of Westlake High graduate in Hill Country floodingThe Eanes ISD community is mourning the loss of a longtime Westlake High Scho
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country launched a Flood Relief Fund for its 10-county region after recent flooding. Grants await damage assessments; donations are open for food, shelter and housing needs.
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