1 dead as San Antonio flooding prompts dozens of high water calls

A man believed to be homeless died after rescuers lost sight of him amid rising floodwaters along Salado Creek in San Antonio, officials said.

Texas DPS arrests 40 in West Texas violent crime surge operation

A two-day surge operation targeting violent crime in West Texas resulted in 40 arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced Wednesday.

Austin weather: Will we see more rain today?

The door is open one last time today for isolated to spotty showers and storms. Zack Shields has more.

STAAR test: San Antonio elementary school's TikTok video goes viral

As students get ready to take their STAAR test this month, some teachers are going the extra mile to motivate their students to do their best.

2 San Antonio houses explode hours apart; 5 injured

Five people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after two separate homes exploded hours apart on the same street Wednesday evening.

Earth Day: Texas experts reveal 'Superstar' native plants to boost your garden

As Texans prepare to celebrate Earth Day, conservation experts are urging home gardeners to look beyond traditional landscaping and embrace "ecoregion specific" native plants to bolster the state’s local ecosystems.

Flooding in Georgetown leads to evacuations
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Tuesday's downpour led to flooding and even evacuations in parts of Williamson County. Officials helped 20 families leave campgrounds in Georgetown as waters began to rise along the San Gabriel River.

Texas sues California companies for shipping illegal, high-potency kratom into state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against two California-based companies, Pure Leaf Kratom and Outcast Distribution, for allegedly shipping illegal, high-potency synthetic kratom products to Texas consumers in violation of state safety laws.

Aerial drone view of San Gabriel River in Georgetown
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Paul Briery gave FOX 7 Austin this video shot from his drone of the San Gabriel River after rainstorms Tuesday. The river swelled to almost double, from seven feet to almost 14 feet in less than 12 hours, according to county officials.

Suspects caught on camera in Round Rock outlet robbery
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A FOX 7 viewer sent in this video of suspects running from the scene of a robbery at the Marc Robinson Jewelers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets Tuesday.

FULL: Williamson County officials on flood response
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Williamson County officials gave an update on the response to flash flooding in the area. So far 20 families and 17 RVs were evacuated.