Hays County inmate charged with murder in June suspicious death in Elgin
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,
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Preview Week gives Fredericksburg visitors an early taste of Food and Wine Festival
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
"We're watching the water," leaders urge caution as Llano River remains above flood stage
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
Recent rain forcing massive amounts of water through Starcke Dam
Floodwaters rushing into Central Texas’ Highland Lakes system have prompted multiple dams to open floodgates, including at Starcke Dam, where the volume of wate
Base Power Launches Austin Energy Partnership to Provide Home Battery Backup During Outage
Heavy rains triggered dangerous flooding across Central Texas this week, leaving some neighborhoods without electricity. As severe weather becomes more common,
Kids, Screens and the Meta Verdict: Why One Austin Dad Built a Modern Landline
A landmark jury verdict against Meta and YouTube has reignited a national conversation about children, social media, and mental health.A California jury recentl
Local officials, water experts caution against swimming in flood-impacted waters
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.
Lake Travis undergoes dramatic changes as it nears full capacity
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
How the Hill Country flooded two years in a row
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
Eanes ISD community mourns death of Westlake High graduate in Hill Country flooding
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 expands flood relief efforts across Texas Hill Country
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.
LIVE: Kerr County officials to update flood response, recovery efforts
LIVE: Kerr County officials to update flood response, recovery efforts
Where to find flooding resources and how to help impacted Texans
Hours of heavy rainfall have set off flash flooding, emergency rescues and warnings across southwest Texas and the Hill Country on July 16. Two people have died
Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas' top election official
Robert Howden, Abbott aide, to succeed Jane Nelson as Texas' top election official
Flood surge expected on Llano River after heavy rain
A new round of heavy rain over an already-saturated watershed is expected to send a moderate to major flood surge down the Llano River Friday, according to CBS
FM 481 bridge collapses in flooded Uvalde County as DPS urges drivers to avoid area
Texas DPS warns drivers to avoid parts of Uvalde County after flooding collapsed the FM 481 bridge. Officials urge obeying closures as washed-out roads and bridges may be unstable. No timeline yet for reopening.
U.S. Highway 90 reopens between Uvalde and San Antonio; delays expected near Knippa
U.S. Highway 90 reopens between Uvalde and San Antonio after flood closure, but delays remain near Knippa and Sabinal as crews repair damage. The shutdown triggered major detours adding about 3.5 hours.
More than 30 rescued in Gillespie County as Pedernales River floods Texas Hill Country
Emergency crews carried out more than 30 rescues in Gillespie County on Thursday as floodwaters from the Pedernales River swept through the Texas Hill Country,
Flood warning sirens credited with saving lives during catastrophic floods
The warning system marked a major change from a year ago, when a lack of flood sirens was partly blamed for a death toll of 119 people.
Texas expands flood response as Abbott warns of more life-threatening rain
Gov. Greg Abbott said protecting lives remains the state’s top priority as life-threatening flooding continues.
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
Lake Travis set to fill for first time in 7 years due to Hill Country floods
Lake Travis is rising rapidly Friday morning as heavy releases from Hill Country dams and continued inflow from the Llano and Pedernales rivers push water level
Olivia Rodrigo to return to Austin City Limits for Season 52 taping
Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo will return to the Austin City Limits stage later this month for a special Season 52 taping.
Austin city manager formally presents proposed $6.6B budget to City Council
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax on Thursday formally presented his proposed $6.6 billion operating budget to the Austin City Council, saying the spending plan
Boil Water Notice issued in Blanco due to severe flooding along Guadalupe River
The City of Blanco is under a boil water notice after flooding along the Guadalupe River pushed excess sediment and debris into Canyon Lake, causing turbidity l
LCRA opens multiple floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams
The Lower Colorado River Authority opened multiple floodgates at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam Thursday night, releasing water from Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls.L
Kendall County officials provide flood response update
Kendall County officials provide flood response update
Two deaths reported in Texas Hill Country floods, Abbott confirms
During a media briefing Thursday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott says two deaths have been reported so far because of the flooding: a man in Comfort who was swept a
Flood-warning system gets real-world test in Hill Country rescue effort
In the middle of catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, a flood-warning company says its system got a real-world test overnight, and may have helped save li
DNA links suspect to 1997 Amarillo cold case murder, but he died before arrest
The suspect in the1997 stabbing death of Gloria Ann Covingtondied before he could be prosecuted.Covington, 45, was stabbed to death on August 5, 1997. Her bod
Pedernales River hits highest level since 1979, flash flood emergency in place
The river had climbed 20 feet in a single morning.
All campers along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County are safe, sheriff's office says
Summer camps along the Guadalupe River are being closely watched Thursday morning as flash flooding impacts parts of Kerr County.The Kerr County Sheriff's Offic
Flooding cuts off Ingram wildlife rescue as owner works alone to save animals
Kerr County flooding hits Buck Wild Animal Rescue in Ingram again, worse than last year. Owner Katie Buck is stranded, wading through floodwaters to save animals as roads remain impassable.
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Catastrophic flooding was reported early in the morning in Kerrville and other parts of Kerr County as a flash flood emergency was issued amid heavy rain and on
Kerrville residents ordered to shelter in place amid catastrophic flood conditions
Catastrophic flooding was reported early in the morning in Kerrville and other parts of Kerr County as a flash flood emergency was issued amid heavy rain
2 killed as catastrophic Texas flooding forces hundreds of rescues
Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters have saved more than 200 people, including stranded drivers and people trapped in homes, Abbott said.
Gov. Abbott warns parts of Texas could see more rain than last year’s July floods
Gov. Greg Abbott warned Wednesday that parts of South and Central Texas could see more rainfall than last year’s devastating July Fourth floods as another round
Abbott says Texas is ready for potential record floods as heavy rain batters Central Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that Texas is prepared for what could be record-breaking floods as heavy rain continues across Central Texas.
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Another round of heavy rain is expected tonight, and experts are once again warning people not to drive through flooded roadways.
Flooded low-water crossing closes key road, Kyle neighbors demand fix
Flooding at a low-water crossing near Bunton Creek Lane in Kyle shut down a key road Wednesday, cutting off one of only two ways in and out of a nearby neighbor