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Over 300 pets overwhelm Austin area shelters after devastating Texas floods. How to help
Austin shelters and wildlife rescues unite to save hundreds of animals displaced by Texas floods. See how the community is stepping up.
Mexico Sends Aid to Texas After Deadly Flash Floods
Mexico has deployed volunteers and civil servants to the Texas Hill Country to assist with recovery and cleanup.
Viral video shows Camp Mystic children singing while escaping Texas flood
A video depicts children singing as they evacuate Camp Mystic amid the Texas floods, showing how faith and prayer can be used to cope with trauma.
AccuWeather: Texas Hill Country Flooding Damage Estimated at $18B-$22B
AccuWeather estimates the economic cost of Texas Hill Country flooding at $18 billion to $22 billion, though it's not an official tally from authorities.
Guadalupe River surged 20 feet in 95 minutes amid deadly Texas flooding
Without a modern flood warning system, emergency officials monitor four sensors along the Guadalupe River – including one that was knocked out in the recent flash flooding that killed at least 68 people.
Austin-area flood death toll rises to 14 as search continues
Rescue crews in Travis, Burnet and Williamson counties continue to search for people who went missing in the July 4 floods. The Austin-area death toll has risen to 14.
H-E-B Distributes Recovery Kits to Texas Flood Victims
H-E-B has opened three pop-up sites in Central Texas to provide aid to flood victims and meals to first responders.
Search for Missing in Guadalupe River Floods Enters 5th Day; Death Toll at 84
The death toll from flash flooding in Kerr County has reached 84, including 28 children, as search efforts continue for the missing.
Search for Missing Continues in Guadalupe River Floods as Death Toll Rises
The death toll from flash flooding in Kerr County has reached 84, including 28 children.
161 People Could Still Be Missing in Kerr County Floods, Abbott Says
The death toll from flash flooding in Kerr County has reached 87, including 30 children, while officials estimate up to 161 people may still be missing.
Elon Musk's West Lake Hills Mansion Heads to City Council Over Neighbor Complaints
Elon Musk's neighbors in upscale West Lake Hills aren't fans. Complaints of security, packed streets, parties and a too-tall fence have led to a city council meeting.
Vigil Honors Texas Flood Victims, Supports Relief Efforts
A candlelight vigil in San Antonio honors 81 victims of Texas floods, with relief efforts underway.
As Texas flood waters recede, efforts to rescue pets intensify
Austin nonprofit pet shelter Austin Pets Alive! is leading the efforts to find animals in the wake of the deadly flooding. Here's how you can help.
'Still in shock': Leander-area residents rally for flood victims
Areas of northwestern Travis County that had been pummeled by floodwaters over the weekend were bustling Monday with volunteers and residents organizing support for those affected.
Austin area sees summer's worth of rain in a week. When will downpours end?
Parts of Austin and Travis County have seen a summer’s worth of rain in just a week. Will the downpours continue? Here’s the rainfall forecast.
Search for missing Camp Mystic girls turned celebratory weekend to vigil
Hope receded upon seeing pictures of the wreckage where the Camp Mystic girls slept.
Where do Texas animals go during devastating floods?
Texas floods devastate, claiming dozens of lives and impacting wildlife. Learn how you can help victims, human and animal, navigate the crisis.
Why the Guadalupe River Flooded So Fast: Understanding Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'
The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called "Flash Flood Alley."
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Funds $85M Move of NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas
NASA's retired Space Shuttle Discovery could be relocated from Virginia to Texas under a provision in the GOP's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which allocates $85 million for the move.