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.

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.

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.

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.

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.