Camp Mystic directors apologize, face tough questions from Texas lawmakers
Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.
Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.
Federal jury convicts Ecuadorian national for threatening to murder Texas state park ranger
An Ecuadorian national was convicted by a federal jury in San Antonio for threatening to murder a National Park Service ranger after his insanity defense was rejected.
An Ecuadorian national was convicted by a federal jury in San Antonio for threatening to murder a National Park Service ranger after his insanity defense was rejected.
Texas investigative report finds fatal 2025 Camp Mystic flood deaths were preventable
An investigative report presented to Texas lawmakers details how critical leadership delays and a lack of emergency preparedness led to the preventable deaths of 27 girls and counselors during a flash flood at Camp Mystic.
An investigative report presented to Texas lawmakers details how critical leadership delays and a lack of emergency preparedness led to the preventable deaths of 27 girls and counselors during a flash flood at Camp Mystic.
Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer.
Study finds 17.5 million Americans at highest risk of coastal flooding: Here's where
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
A major new study from the University of Alabama finds that more than 17 million people along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts face the highest risk of flooding.
Camp Mystic's partial reopening being met with pushback from parents
Camp Mystic is being met with fierce pushback from parents, as the latest round of legal hearings began on Monday in Travis County.
Camp Mystic is being met with fierce pushback from parents, as the latest round of legal hearings began on Monday in Travis County.
Powerful magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles western Nevada and northern California
Residents in western Nevada and parts of California were rattled by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Monday evening.
Residents in western Nevada and parts of California were rattled by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Monday evening.
Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.
Texas Rangers join probe into Camp Mystic, following July 2025 flooding disaster
The Texas Rangers have joined a state investigation into allegations of criminal neglect at Camp Mystic following the 2025 floods that killed 27 people.
The Texas Rangers have joined a state investigation into allegations of criminal neglect at Camp Mystic following the 2025 floods that killed 27 people.
Texas tornado season: Everything you should know
What's a tornado watch versus a tornado warning? Where are the safest places in your home? What are some tornado myths? The FOX 7 Weather Team has everything you need to know ahead of tornado season.
What's a tornado watch versus a tornado warning? Where are the safest places in your home? What are some tornado myths? The FOX 7 Weather Team has everything you need to know ahead of tornado season.
Powerful magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles cities across central California
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
Texas wildfires: Evacuation orders lifted in Panhandle; Hutchinson fire 70% contained
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported the “Hutchinson” Fire in Hutchinson County was estimated to have impacted 2,882 acres and was approximately 70% contained as of Thursday morning.
Spring Pine Fire in Bastrop County: Crews working to put out wildfire
Bastrop County fire crews are working to contain a wildfire in Bastrop State Park.
Bastrop County fire crews are working to contain a wildfire in Bastrop State Park.
Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Judge sides with Texas flood victim's family, orders Camp Mystic to preserve evidence
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
Utah avalanches kill 11-year-old girl and father in season’s first deaths
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
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.