PHOTOS: Texas rivers before and after floods
Severe weather across Central and Southwest Texas has caused life-threatening flash flooding, especially near Texas rivers. Below are photos of rivers before and after the July 2026 floods.
Severe weather across Central and Southwest Texas has caused life-threatening flash flooding, especially near Texas rivers. Below are photos of rivers before and after the July 2026 floods.
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Heavy rains across Central Texas have led to flooded rivers and creeks and multiple flash flood warnings and emergency notices from the National Weather Service.
The Texas A&M Forest Service purchased two helicopters as a start to its state-managed aircraft fleet. The helicopters are SUBARU Bell 412EPX, a 56-foot aircraft mainly used internationally for public safety missions like search and rescues and aerial firefighting.
The Pedernales and Llano rivers are brimming with massive amounts of water Thursday, as heavy rain continues for a second day across Central Texas.
Severe weather across Central and Southwest Texas has caused life-threatening flash flooding, especially near Texas rivers. Below are photos of rivers before and after the July 2026 floods.
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged Republican nominee Ken Paxton to participate in three televised debates, saying voters deserve to hear the candidates answer questions directly ahead of November's election.
Ryan Logue started volunteering with the Cajun Navy last year when deadly floods hit his hometown of Kerrville. Early Thursday morning, he woke up to another major flash flood, something he said is one of the hardest things he's seen in a long time.
Additional shelters have opened in Uvalde due to widespread flooding and rising water levels on the Leona, Nueces and Frio Rivers.
Life-threatening floods continue across Texas on Thursday, July 16.
The river flood risk is rising in the Hill Country as there has been too much heavy rain for the saturated ground to handle.
One year after the July 2025 floods swept through the Texas Hill Country, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched the Texas Hill Country Flood Relief Fund for this year.
Travis County has been sending resources to Kerr and Gillespie Counties amid major flash flooding in the areas. County Judge Andy Brown said there has been one reported death so far.
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
NewsNation correspondent Xavier Walton and his photographer captured a video of a structure being swept up in river water and crashing into a Kerrville bridge.
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A life-threatening Flash Flood Emergency is ongoing along the Pedernales River in Gillespie County and Blanco County this morning. Those near the river should be ready to evacuate to higher ground if necessary. -- Nick Bannin
In this week’s episode of Student News Now on KXAN+, Round Rock ISD is joining a growing number of school districts offering virtual options for its students.
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
The City of Kerrville issued a shelter-in-place Thursday morning with heavy rain causing reported evacuations early Thursday morning.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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