Austin city leaders taking key steps when it comes to wildfire mitigation
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Austin is the first Texas city to adopt a Wildland Urban Interface Code — which holds new buildings in at-risk areas to higher fire standards.
Round Rock Cares tornado relief fund now accepting applications
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Preliminary assessments indicated the tornado caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures in Round Rock.
Granger residents come together for fundraiser to support tornado victims
Saturday, a fundraiser was held in downtown Granger to support those who lost almost everything in the tornado. All money raised will go directly to the survivors.
Saturday, a fundraiser was held in downtown Granger to support those who lost almost everything in the tornado. All money raised will go directly to the survivors.
Elgin residents worried about losing homes after erroneous letter from city
Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.
Residents in Elgin are worried about losing their homes after receiving an erroneous letter from the city.
Dash cam footage captures tornado damage, recovery efforts in Williamson County
Williamson County deputies quickly assisted residents after a tornado swept through the area last week. Dash Cam footage shows the destructive tornadoes in Central Texas.
Williamson County deputies quickly assisted residents after a tornado swept through the area last week. Dash Cam footage shows the destructive tornadoes in Central Texas.
Severe storms shift east after pummeling US South, killing at least 2 in Florida
Severe storms ripped across the Deep South overnight, killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, as the threat now moves toward the East Coast.
Severe storms ripped across the Deep South overnight, killing at least two in the Florida Panhandle, as the threat now moves toward the East Coast.
How to protect your home from wildfires: Tips to keep you safe
Wildfires can spread quickly and officials want you to be prepared. We've put together a list of friendly tips.
Wildfires can spread quickly and officials want you to be prepared. We've put together a list of friendly tips.
Texas raises state preparedness level to Level 4 due to wildfire activity
Texas A&M Forest Service has increased the state preparedness level to Level 4 as the result of a significant increase in wildfire activity across the state.
Texas A&M Forest Service has increased the state preparedness level to Level 4 as the result of a significant increase in wildfire activity across the state.
Round Rock Express to host tornado relief fundraiser on Opening Day
The Round Rock Express will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Opening Day ticket sales to the Round Rock Cares Fund to help tornado victims.
The Round Rock Express will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Opening Day ticket sales to the Round Rock Cares Fund to help tornado victims.
Austin Fire responds to numerous fires across city, warns residents to stay aware
AFD responded to several fires across the city in the past week. Fire officials are warning residents of the critical risk for wildfires.
AFD responded to several fires across the city in the past week. Fire officials are warning residents of the critical risk for wildfires.
Outbreak of severe storms pounding the South with destructive winds, tornadoes on Wednesday
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
Severe storms will impact some of the same places that were hit hard by last week's outbreak of severe weather, which resulted in more than 60 confirmed tornadoes over three days.
Rockwall County homes damaged by EF-1 tornado
The National Weather Service sent out a survey team and determined it was a brief EF-1 tornado that caused the damage in the neighborhood.
The National Weather Service sent out a survey team and determined it was a brief EF-1 tornado that caused the damage in the neighborhood.
FEMA in Williamson County to assess tornado damage from storms
Representatives from FEMA are in Williamson County to assess tornado damage. Officials reported 1,119 buildings received some type of damage from the tornados throughout the area.
Representatives from FEMA are in Williamson County to assess tornado damage. Officials reported 1,119 buildings received some type of damage from the tornados throughout the area.
Tornado survivors in Granger in need of large debris removal
Williamson County has finished its initial assessment of tornado damage. Officials reported 1,119 buildings received some type of damage.
Williamson County has finished its initial assessment of tornado damage. Officials reported 1,119 buildings received some type of damage.
Air quality concerns growing due to wildfires, wind gusts in Texas
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds, even thousands of miles containing what’s known as “particle pollution,” according to Air Central Texas. According to ACT, these microscopic particles can get deep in your lungs causing burning eyes, runny nose, even leading to hospitalization or death.
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds, even thousands of miles containing what’s known as “particle pollution,” according to Air Central Texas. According to ACT, these microscopic particles can get deep in your lungs causing burning eyes, runny nose, even leading to hospitalization or death.
AFD working on putting out several brush fires in north, northwest Austin
The Austin Fire Department is working on putting out three separate brush fires in the area.
The Austin Fire Department is working on putting out three separate brush fires in the area.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated areas of Bastrop County
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas of Bastrop County.
Texans urged to monitor weather amid extreme fire danger
More than 200 firefighters from 70 different local fire departments are mobilized across the state, as well as 65 fire engines, and 35 aviation assets.
More than 200 firefighters from 70 different local fire departments are mobilized across the state, as well as 65 fire engines, and 35 aviation assets.
Tornado in Elgin rips BBQ grill top off, throws it into bathtub
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Roof gone, windows blown out, and items scattered all around due to the tornado. Even a 30–35 pound BBQ grill top that was outside Lonnie's home was ripped off its base by the tornado winds and thrown in his bathtub.
Homes no longer threatened as Fort Hood officials try to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.