Trump approves Texas flood emergency declaration, authorizing FEMA relief

President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for 28 Texas counties on Saturday, authorizing FEMA to coordinate disaster relief and reimburse 75% of emergency response costs following severe regional flooding.

Austin police enforce temporary waterways ban as hazardous flooding conditions persist

The Austin Police Department is warning the public to stay off local lakes and rivers as residents continue to violate a mandatory temporary ban triggered by hazardous water conditions.

Lake Travis hits 100% capacity for the first time in seven years as Texas floods recede

A stubborn weather system that brought dramatic flooding and unseasonably cool temperatures to Central Texas this week is finally pulling away, leaving Lake Travis completely full for the first time in seven years.

Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18

Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities.

Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts

Recovery efforts are ongoing in Kerr County. The county received 20 inches of rain over the past few days, which led to lots of flooding.

Texas flooding: Llano River floodwaters help fill Lake Travis

In Llano, a rising river brings back memories of last year’s deadly flooding. That same water is now making its way toward Lake Travis, which is on track to fill for the first time in seven years.

Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires

Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities.

Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.

Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country

At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region.

Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood

Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic.

Texas Flooding: How to help the flood victims

Several Texas organizations have opened donation channels to support flood recovery efforts and pet rescue operations after severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

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At Hooky Hutto, you can find Imax movies, bowling, arcade and more. There is plenty of entertainment for everyone. Good Day Austin's Libbi Farrow has more.