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Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.

May 10
Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property

Former Elgin mayor indicted for theft of property

A former Elgin mayor was arrested on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. On Monday, May 9, he was indicted for the offense of theft of property.

May 9
Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin

Man's body found on side of US 290 east of Elgin

Anyone who may have seen what occurred is asked to call the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office at 512-549-5100.

April 20
2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County

2 injured, 1 killed in two unrelated overnight shootings in Travis County

The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. No arrests have been made.

April 9
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city

Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.

April 1
Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.

March 29
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub

Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub

Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.

March 28
Austin Disaster Relief Network to open 2-day survivor intake center in Elgin

Austin Disaster Relief Network to open 2-day survivor intake center in Elgin

Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) is set to open a two-day survivor intake center in Elgin to offer relief to those impacted by tornado damage on Monday, March 21.

March 28
Couple loses home they've lived in for 26 years to Elgin tornado

Couple loses home they've lived in for 26 years to Elgin tornado

A married couple in Elgin lost their home they've lived in since 1996 to an EF-2 tornado that ripped through the town.

March 27
Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership

Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership

The Texas teen who survived after his truck was overturned, then turned right side up while driving through a tornado earlier this week was surprised in Fort Worth with a new car and a generous gift to his family.

March 26
Elgin man released from hospital after suffering leg injury from tornado

Elgin man released from hospital after suffering leg injury from tornado

An Elgin man suffered a leg injury that sent him to the hospital after a tornado ripped through his mobile home earlier this week.

March 25
GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado

GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.

March 25
New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado

New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon, the 16-year-old that drove his red truck through a Texas tornado, got the job he was driving home from interviewing for and is being gifted a new Chevrolet Silverado.

March 24
Mystery driver of red truck driving through Texas tornado is a teenager

Mystery driver of red truck driving through Texas tornado is a teenager

The mystery driver of a red pickup truck caught on camera being thrown around in a tornado has been identified as a 16-year-old high school student.

March 23
'I was speechless': 16-year-old who drove red truck through Texas tornado describes event

'I was speechless': 16-year-old who drove red truck through Texas tornado describes event

FOX 7 Austin spoke with the teen driver who drove his red truck through a Texas tornado on Monday. He described the shocking event.

March 23
Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town

Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town

Bastrop County officials say over 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed after a tornado touched down in the area.

March 23
AT&T waiving overage fees for those affected by severe Texas weather, tornadoes

AT&T waiving overage fees for those affected by severe Texas weather, tornadoes

AT&T is waiving all overage charges for Texas customers affected by the recent severe weather and tornadoes.

March 23
EF-2 tornadoes hit Round Rock, Elgin, preliminary NWS report shows

EF-2 tornadoes hit Round Rock, Elgin, preliminary NWS report shows

The National Weather Service says its preliminary reports shows Round Rock, Granger, and Elgin were all hit by EF-2 tornadoes.

March 23
Tornado hits Elgin: Power outages, major damage reported

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.

March 22
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

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.

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