This Week in Texas Politics: Ted Cruz, Nancy Pelosi, natural disasters
FOX7's Rudy Koski and our panel of political experts take a look at the issues that dominated This Week in Texas Politics, including Ted Cruz, natural disasters and recent political endorsements.
Small business in Granger opens its doors for tornado victims
Granger residents are now cleaning up debris after tornadoes swept through the area Monday evening.
City of Georgetown approves updated hazard mitigation plan
The plan aims to minimize, or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from known hazards, such as droughts floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and other major disasters.
GoFundMe created for 16-year-old who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon did not go to the hospital after the incident because the family does not have health insurance. The GoFundMe page was created to help with medical expenses.
Wildfire risk remains high for much of Texas in the days ahead, fire officials say
Climate change has made the Texas heat hotter and longer-lasting, enhancing drought conditions that set the stage for intense fires. More than 40% of the state is in an extreme drought.
New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado
Riley Leon, the 16-year-old that drove his red truck through a Texas tornado, got the job he was driving home from interviewing for and is being gifted a new Chevrolet Silverado.
City of Jarrell calling for volunteers to help with tornado damage cleanup
The City of Jarrell is in need of volunteers for tornado damage cleanup on Friday, March 25.
Tornadoes in Central Texas: YMCAs open doors to affected residents
YMCAs across Central Texas are opening their doors to residents who were affected by the tornadoes that swept across Central Texas on March 21.
Mystery driver of red truck driving through Texas tornado is a teenager
The mystery driver of a red pickup truck caught on camera being thrown around in a tornado has been identified as a 16-year-old high school student.
'I was speechless': 16-year-old who drove red truck through Texas tornado describes event
FOX 7 Austin spoke with the teen driver who drove his red truck through a Texas tornado on Monday. He described the shocking event.
Central Texas community rallies to help tornado victims; resource center opens in Round Rock
The Round Rock community is rallying together to help tornado victims. A multi-agency resource center will open from March 24-26 for those in need.
'Round Rock Strong': Cleanup effort continues after dangerous tornadoes
Residents in the Round Rock area are cleaning up the debris left behind after an EF-2 tornado damaged their homes.
Elgin residents cleaning up after tornado ripped through town
Bastrop County officials say over 100 homes were either damaged or destroyed after a tornado touched down in the area.
Round Rock tornado damages approximately 350-400 homes, says city
Approximately 350-400 homes were damaged by the EF2 tornado that hit Round Rock Monday.
Austin Pets Alive! offers assistance for pets affected by tornadoes
The animal shelter will assist with finding temporary homes, food and other pet needs for people, following the tornadoes in Round Rock, Elgin, and Granger, Texas.
'I just knew it wasn’t good,' New Orleans resident describes enormous tornado
'It was almost like everything was coming back to life, returning to normal. And now this,' New Orleans native said of tornado ravaged community still in recovery from Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans tornado kills 1, cuts path of destruction through suburbs
Louisiana activated 300 National Guard personnel to clear roads and provide support after severe storms hit the area, spawning deadly tornadoes.
EF-2 tornadoes hit Round Rock, Elgin, preliminary NWS report shows
The National Weather Service says its preliminary reports shows Round Rock, Granger, and Elgin were all hit by EF-2 tornadoes.
Tornadoes in Texas: Abbott meets with local officials, discusses response
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received a briefing and held a press conference with local officials to talk about the state's response to the severe weather that hit the state on March 21.
Girl survives tornado that dropped house onto street in New Orleans
Authorities say the tornado that ripped through a suburb of New Orleans lifted one house into the air and dropped it onto the middle of a street with a family of three inside.