Disaster declared in Texas county as large wildfires continue to rapidly spread

Texas A&M Forest Service warns more fires could ignite and will likely be resistant to control due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds and 100-degree temperatures

Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted

A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.

Seven ways climate change is already hitting Texans

Extreme weather events, water scarcity, risks of illness: Climate change is here, and it’s already affecting Texans.

Lightning kills cow ‘on the spot,’ prompting warning from farmer

“We are always saddened at a loss like this, but realize that events like this happen in nature,“ an Alabama farmer said.

Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed

Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.

Laguna Niguel resident returns to see neighborhood destroyed by fire: ‘It’s like a war zone here’

“It’s shocking to me to see their homes like this,” Fred Minager said in disbelief. “There’s nothing to salvage. There’s nothing. Everything is burned. I can’t even recognize it.”

Cleaner air leads to more hurricanes in the Atlantic, study finds

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels. Wednesday's study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says cleaner air in Europe and the United States is helping trigger a dramatic increase in the number of Atlantic hurricanes.

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.

Flash Flood Alley: Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley

The region of Texas is called Flash Flood Alley because of the area's steep terrain, shallow soil, and unusually high rainfall rates. Austin lies in the heart of Flash Flood Alley.

What makes thunderstorms so dangerous in Central Texas?

Spring can bring together all the ingredients for a perfect storm, creating lightning and hailstones. But how do these storms turn into such dangerous events?

Are tornadoes going to be more common in Central Texas?

Carissa Lehmkuhl spoke with meteorologist Carlo Falco to learn more about tornadoes, including a breakdown of the why's, how's, and what to expect from tornadoes going forward.

Bell County partners with United Way for 2-1-1 tornado assistance

Beginning May 6, the 2-1-1 helpline can be used both by residents looking for support and by volunteers and donors looking to contribute.

New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.

Benefit concert, dinner raises funds for families affected by Salado tornado

A benefit concert and dinner was held in Salado to raise funds for those affected by the EF-3 tornado that ripped through the town just weeks ago.