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.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for several Central Texas counties

NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in the Central Texas area. Hail and winds up to 60 mph is expected.

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.

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.

Two arrested in Giddings for burglaries in Fayette, Lee counties

Stolen property from burglaries in Fayette County and Lee County were found in the men's possession, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.

35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin

The US Attorney's office says federal authorities arrested 21 individuals on April 8 and the other 14 were already in custody.

Officials investigating after man found dead on Lee County road

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help to identify a man who was found dead on a road in the Blue area on March 27.

'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties

A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound. 

Central Texas: Where to shelter, eat and drink

Many central Texans are looking for help during this winter weather emergency. FOX 7 Austin's Shannon Ryan has the details about the resources available.

Giddings nativity scene offering Texas prize to visitors

This year they are offering a drive-through nativity scene as well as offering a chance to win something for those who visit.

LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants

LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.

TJJD staff member dies from complications related to COVID-19

Sean Wilson was a youth development coach at the Giddings State School and had worked for TTJD since 2014. Wilson had been diagnosed with COVID-19 on June 22 and passed away at his home on June 28.

NWS confirms tornadoes in Smithville and near Cedar Creek

The tornado warnings have expired but Travis and Hays County are under a flash flood warning until 3 p.m. and Travis County is under a flood warning until about 5:30 a.m. tomorrow (5/13).

Lee County schools close facilities to slow spread of COVID-19

In a joint press release, Lee County, City of Giddings, City of Lexington, Giddings ISD, Lexington ISD, Dime Box ISD, Immanuel Lutheran School, and St. Paul Serbin School announced the closures.

About 90 rescued wild horses and burros up for adoption in Giddings

Adopters receive criminal background checks to make sure there is no history of animal abuse and if an animal is adopted the family is given a $1,000 incentive.