Water Safety Concerns Persist After Texas Floods
Drinking water remains safe in Austin, but flood debris and bacteria pose risks in lakes and rivers.
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Is our water safe to drink, play in after the floods?
Our drinking water remains safe, but other water concerns lurk in the rivers and lakes around Austin following the floods.
Expertos urgen instalar sirenas tras tragedia en Texas: 'Pudieron salvar vidas'
Expertos aseguran que un sistema de sirenas de alerta pudo haber salvado vidas durante las inundaciones en Texas. La presión pública crece para que se instalen en el condado de Kerr.
The Dog Days of Summer: What They Mean for Texas
The dog days of summer, spanning July 3 to Aug. 11, coincide with Texas' hottest temperatures and have ancient astronomical origins tied to the star Sirius.
The dog days of summer: What they mean for Texas
In some Texas cities, the dog days of summer and the historically hottest days of the year overlap, when you look at benchmark “normal” temperatures.
Hearst Foundations donate $1M to aid Hill Country flood victims
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation and The Hearst Foundation Inc. are contributing two $500,000 emergency grants to flood relief efforts.
Pflugerville residents may pay higher water rates next year, city staff says
According to a presentation, the average resident’s water bill could increase to $211.85 per month, up from the current $192.75 per month.
Trump expected to visit site of Texas flooding Friday. What we know so far.
More than 100 people are dead after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a river in central Texas. Here's what we know about Trump's trip to the area.
Bastrop City Council Reviews Austin’s Aquifer Water Storage Proposal
The Bastrop City Council receives an update on the city of Austin's plan to use county aquifer to store water.
Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Williamson County
Central Texas' first human West Nile virus case of 2025 reported in Williamson County. Health officials expect more cases because of recent rains and flooding.
Country singer Pat Green mourns family lost in July 4 Texas floods
Pat Green is mourning the loss of his younger brother John Burgess, his sister-in-law Julia Anderson Burgess and their two sons who were victims of the July 4 floods in Kerr County.
Keep your phone on 'DND'? How to get weather alerts even when your phone is silent
Even if you keep your phone on 'Do Not Disturb' mode, it's essential that weather alerts override the silence.
After historic Hill Country flooding, is South Texas still technically in a drought?
The Fourth of July flooding had an outsized effect not just on the Hill Country but also on rain-starved Texas cities like San Antonio and Austin.
July 4 Texas floods make sizeable dent in Hill Country, Central Texas drought, data show
The Fourth of July flooding had an outsized effect not just on the Hill Country but also on rain-starved Texas cities like San Antonio and Austin.
Flood-related deaths rise to 96 in Kerr County as searches continue
The death toll in Kerr County has risen to 96 as searches continue, with 161 people still missing, according to officials.
2025 Hurricane Season Forecast: Texas Faces Elevated Risk
A new forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is out. What are the odds of Texas getting hit? See the new state-by-state breakdown.
How to help our neighbors: Food and music benefits; where to donate
It's been a devastating week, but businesses, nonprofit organizations and ordinary citizens are stepping up to help. Easy ways to get involved.
Texas DPS, FBI search for Benjamin Song amid Alvarado ICE attack
The FBI and Texas DPS are asking for the public's help in the search for Benjamin Song, accused of shooting an officer in the Alvarado ICE attack.
Elon Musk Secures Variances for Austin Mansion Amid Neighbor Complaints
Neighbors’ complaints bring the tech titan’s mansion to the attention of West Lake Hills City Council, which OKs changes and variances to city code.
Austin officials combat measles outbreak with data-driven simulator
Austin Public Health and the University of Texas developed a measles outbreak simulator to help schools assess and mitigate risks based on vaccination rates, aiding in targeted vaccination efforts and outbreak prevention.