Flood risk continues as heavy rain ramps up again
More rounds of heavy rain and storms will be possible overnight and through Thursday. -- Nick Bannin
More rounds of heavy rain and storms will be possible overnight and through Thursday. -- Nick Bannin
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Heavy rain fell across the City of Boerne, leading to severe flooding. Crews responded to over 30 high-water calls on Wednesday, July 15.
Rising floodwaters and relentless rain have forced state officials into an escalated emergency response posture as a massive, moisture-rich storm system threatens to bring historic flooding to major portions of Texas.
AUSTIN (KXAN) - No surprise here, but Texas women's athletics continues their dominance. The Longhorns claimed the 2025-2026 Capital One Cup as the most successful athletic department on the women's side. The announcement was made during THE ESPYS Wednesday evening. Teagan Kavan of Texas softball...
An investigation continues following a shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
We have some new details regarding the investigation into the deadly ICE shooting that occurred in Houston last week.
As artificial intelligence continues to become part of everyday life and education, the University of Texas School of Law is among the schools considering how AI should be used in the classroom. The discussion continues as the University of Chicago Law School announced a sweeping policy prohibiti...
A tornado touched down in San Antonio, floodwaters forced rescues in Uvalde County, and emergency crews across the region are preparing for the possibility of more high water as rain continues to fall.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of people held at a sprawling Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten, according to a new report issued by legal and human rights advocates. The 84-page report issued jointly Wednesday by...
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas evacuated Camp La Jita Tuesday due to area flooding, according to a release.
The ATF is offering a $6,000 reward for information on a July 2 burglary at a Pflugerville gun store, where 34 firearms were stolen and remain unaccounted for. Investigators say the vehicle used in the theft was reported stolen out of Austin and later found abandoned. Anyone with information is a...
As flood threats continue across parts of South Central Texas, Austin Pets Alive! has activated emergency response efforts to support animal shelters affected by the inclement weather.
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With heavy rain blanketing much of the Hill Country, and a Flood Watch in effect for Central Texas, some areas are activating outdoor warning sirens to alert residents -- while others still draw up plans needed for eventual funding and installation. On Tuesday, Gov. Abbott issued...
Locals in Uvalde shocked by 'ungodly' rise in creeks amidst heavy rainfall drenching south Texas
Officials are asking for help identifying the suspects in connection with a gun store burglary in Pflugerville.
New evidence suggests that Americans may not have arrived in the Americas by the previously thought Bering Land Bridge, but actually by boat.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has spoken publicly for the first time about the fatal shooting of a man by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Houston.
The NRP Group has partnered with the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) to create 336 affordable housing units for families and working employees in Austin.
German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all.
A lucky raccoon was rescued by a couple of paddleboarders during stormy weather on Lady Bird Lake Tuesday.
Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check.
More rounds of heavy rain and storms will be possible overnight and through Thursday. -- Nick Bannin
KXAN called and emailed over 30 sleepover camps in the Hill Country area, checking if they have used any emergency procedures because of rain or flooding.
Heavy showers overnight caused roads across the Hill Country to close, with a focus of rain in Gillespie County.
Recreational access to the Comal River has been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels. Comal County is also under a Flash Flood Warning until 3 p.m.
These metro areas have become the hottest housing markets in the country, drawing intense buyer interest with fast-selling homes and prices that stand out in today's market.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a severe weather briefing and press conference Wednesday afternoon.
A new emergency relief fund was announced for victims of today's flooding emergency.
The Pflugerville City Council has voted to transition the city's emergency medical services from Allegiance Mobile Health to Travis County ESD No. 2.
The city of New Braunfels said Wednesday that it is temporarily closing access to the Comal River for all recreational activities due to continued rainfall causing hazardous conditions, effective immediately.
The National Weather Service placed the city of Boerne and Kendall County under a Flash Flood Emergency Wednesday afternoon.
Hays CISD will be adding an extra fee for students participating in sports starting next school year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced a new effort to annually screen service members’ testosterone levels and offer testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), framing it as a way to keep troops on the “leading edge of lethality.” The screening, added as part of war fighters’ periodi...
A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Central Texas, including the Austin metro, as heavy rain falls across the area.
Heavy rain and a flooding threat are still in place for Central Texas. A Flood Watch is still in effect for areas from Austin to Hill Country until Thursday evening.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are directing most Texas state agencies to reduce their baseline funding requests by 3% as the state planning its 2028-29 budget.
A hearing scheduled Wednesday for the wrongful death lawsuits filed by families of flood victims against Camp Mystic has been canceled. Less than a month after declaring bankruptcy, Camp Mystic and related entities are now filing notices of removal to move its five wrongful death lawsuits to a fe...
Parts of South Texas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding Wednesday, with several counties in South and Central Texas under Flash Flood and Flood warnings.
Gov. Greg Abbott directed $5.5 million toward strengthening primary care in Texas. This comes as the state continues to face a shortage of doctors, particularly in rural communities.
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