The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Travis County leaders still looking for owners of cars swept away in July 4th floods
Travis County leaders are still looking for the owners of the vehicles swept away in the July 4th floods.
Travis County leaders are still looking for the owners of the vehicles swept away in the July 4th floods.
Vehicle scrap yard offers reminder of July 4th floods
Travis County leaders are still looking for the owners of the vehicles swept away in the July 4th floods.
Travis County leaders are still looking for the owners of the vehicles swept away in the July 4th floods.
Over 400 emergency calls released from Kerr County flooding
Two 911 operators fielded more than 400 calls. The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
Two 911 operators fielded more than 400 calls. The calls are not recommended for children to hear, and adults should use discretion.
July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Houston tornado: NWS confirms 2 twister touchdowns on Monday
The National Weather Service has released their damage survey following Monday's severe weather in the Houston area.
The National Weather Service has released their damage survey following Monday's severe weather in the Houston area.
Tornado near Houston damages over 100 homes, officials say
An apparent tornado caused damage in the northwest suburbs of Houston on Monday.
An apparent tornado caused damage in the northwest suburbs of Houston on Monday.
Three Texas fire departments receive donated gear to help recover from Hill Country floods
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.
Three Central Texas volunteer fire departments are rebuilding their capabilities after their equipment was lost in Central Texas floods this summer.
Fund created for Texas Hill Country flood victims' families to receive trauma counseling
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
Camp Mystic victim expresses fear of being swept away before July floods hit
One of the victims of the Camp Mystic flooding expressed her fear of being swept away just two months before the flood hit.
One of the victims of the Camp Mystic flooding expressed her fear of being swept away just two months before the flood hit.
6 more families sue Camp Mystic for allegedly ignoring flood warnings
The families of six child victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding have filed a joint lawsuit against Camp Mystic for their handling of the tragic situation.
The families of six child victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding have filed a joint lawsuit against Camp Mystic for their handling of the tragic situation.
July 4 floods: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Kerrville RV campsite
The families of several people who were killed at a Kerrville RV resort during the July 4 floods are suing the company, accusing them of not notifying guests of the oncoming flood.
The families of several people who were killed at a Kerrville RV resort during the July 4 floods are suing the company, accusing them of not notifying guests of the oncoming flood.
Dallas family files the 2nd lawsuit against Camp Mystic after Central Texas flood killed 27
The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and gross negligence in the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 campers and counselors along the Guadalupe River.
The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and gross negligence in the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 campers and counselors along the Guadalupe River.
'Heaven's 27' parents file lawsuit against Camp Mystic, claiming 'gross negligence'
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
Central Texas under Red Flag Warning for Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of South Central Texas. The warning will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of South Central Texas. The warning will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
These are the 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.
Texas flooding: Texas House, Senate launch special legislative investigation committees
A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
A new joint Texas House and Senate committee has been launched to look into the deadly and devastating flooding that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.