Video shows red truck driving through tornado in central Texas
Wild storm chaser video showed the moment when a red pickup truck drove through a tornado in Texas, getting blown over onto its side and spun around before being flipped back upright onto its wheels.
Tornado hits Elgin: Power outages, major damage reported
Bastrop County officials say 65 homes were damaged or destroyed by a tornado that tore through Elgin. Many trees and power lines are down as well.
Tornado watch issued for several Central Texas counties
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most Central Texas counties on Monday, March 21. The National Weather Service had issued the tornado watch until 1 a.m.
Central Texas school districts cancel activities, dismiss early due to severe weather
Many Central Texas school districts are canceling activities and dismissing early due to severe weather in the area Monday evening.
Criminal activity at Texas facility for sex-trafficking victims addressed at hearing
Nine employees of The Refuge Ranch for DMST are accused of sex-trafficking at least seven underage sex-trafficking survivors.
No evidence of sex trafficking, abuse at Texas facility, says DPS
The Refuge for DMST has been under investigation by the Texas Rangers after allegations surfaced of possible exploitation and abuse of residents.
Suspect who shot Bastrop deputy multiple times arrested
The suspect, who shot a Bastrop deputy multiple times, was found following a manhunt with multiple agencies across Central Texas.
100 Club of Central Texas activates funds for Bastrop County Sheriff's Office deputy
Donations in honor of Deputy Wilson and messages of support can be sent to The 100 Club's Critically Injured Fund online, by mail, or over the phone.
Authorities investigating The Refuge for DMST for child sex trafficking
The place that was supposed to protect girls from sex trafficking is now under investigation. The Refuge in Bastrop County is now under investigation.
Foster girls, victims of sex trafficking, abused at Texas shelter
Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter in Bastrop, according to a report from a current employee.
Bastrop County Animal Shelter holding special puppy adoption event
Looking for a puppy? Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding a special event in Austin to help some puppies find their forever homes on March 4 and 5.
Winter weather Texas school cancellations, delays on Feb. 24
Most of the Austin metro area is under a Winter Weather Advisory as weather conditions have caused issues on roads and prompted districts to delay or cancel classes.
Reimers Ranch prescribed burn follows lessons learned from Rolling Pines Fire
The conditions were right and once ignited, large sections of brush in Reimers Ranch were quickly consumed. The fires were set as part of a prescribed burn operation by the Travis County Parks Department.
Boil water notice issued for customers in the Vista Ranch Water System
If you live in this area, you are part of this boil water notice. The water should be brought to a vigorous boil and then boiled for two minutes.
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4
Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.
Several Central Texas HEB stores closing early Feb. 3 due to wintry weather
Several H-E-B stores in the Central Texas area are set to close early on Thursday, Feb. 3 due to wintry weather conditions.
Independent panel to look into cause of Rolling Pines Fire
The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Rolling Pines Fire 100% contained after spanning more than 800 acres
Outdoor burn ban, disaster declaration in place for Bastrop County
The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.
Rolling Pines Fire: Bastrop County fire almost fully contained
Officials say the fire is at 95% containment as crews continue to patrol and mop up across the fire area.