Over 100 children have died in Texas’ child welfare system since 2020, report says
Most of the deaths were attributed to “preexisting medical conditions” or abuse suffered before the children entered the system, according to the DFPS report.
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.
Texas DPS responds after judge questions integrity of investigation into The Refuge for DMST
A federal judge blasted the Texas Rangers for its investigation into allegations of sex trafficking of foster children at a facility near Austin. The judge asked for a federal criminal investigation.
Federal judge blasts Texas Rangers' investigation into sex trafficking at foster care facility
The Rangers investigated complaints about the facility and concluded that an employee accused of taking nude photos of girls in exchange for drugs did not commit sex trafficking. A federal judge questioned whether the Texas Rangers understand the definition of sex trafficking.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Bastrop County
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Tornado hits Elgin mobile home community, cleanup efforts underway
Crews in Bastrop County are now clearing away twisted metal and debris after a tornado stormed through a mobile home community. So far, 65 homes were counted as being damaged or destroyed.
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.