Smoky, hazy skies in Houston due to Texas wildfires

Houston skies are smoky due to the Eastland Complex wildfire in Texas, burning about 120 miles west of Dallas.

Texas wildfires fueled by gusty winds prompt evacuations

Several wildfires merged to form what fire officials call a “complex” that was burning near Eastland, about 120 miles (195 kilometers) west of Dallas.

High fire danger in parts of Central Texas heading into weekend

Whether you live in Austin or out in the Hill Country, now is the time for homeowners to take action to protect their properties from fires.

7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan; tsunami risk receding

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.

HUD says Texas agency discriminated in flood relief funding

Texas’ administration of flood relief money from Hurricane Harvey broke federal law by discriminating against Black and Hispanic residents in the Houston area, according to a decision by the federal housing agency that could channel millions of dollars of aid to communities battered by the 2017 storm.

Iowa tornadoes: 4 of 7 killed were in same family, authorities say

Authorities say four of the seven people killed in devastating storms that tore through central Iowa were members of the same family.

Over 1,000 homes evacuated as firefighters battle Florida Panhandle fires

Huge wildfires in the Florida Panhandle forced veterans in a nursing home to evacuate Sunday alongside residents of more than 1,000 homes in an area still recovering from a Category 5 hurricane three years ago.

Officials: 7 dead after tornadoes tore through central Iowa

Seven people were killed, including two children, when several tornadoes swept through central Iowa, damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.

Neighbors come together to support four Austin families displaced after fire

A multifamily home was destroyed in a fire around Christmas, leaving 12 people displaced. A fundraiser was held for them this weekend at Mill Bar & Grill.

Travis County, CAPCOG reach nearly 1.5M people using Warn Central Texas

Travis County and Capital Area Council of Governments have increased the number of cell phone devices they can reach using Warn Central Texas.

Wise County fire destroys more than 200 acres, threatens homes and livestock

Flames spread across more than 200 acres in Southern Wise County on Monday, threatening homes, farm buildings and livestock. Officials say they believe a lit cigarette may have sparked the fire but still need to investigate.

Independent panel to look into cause of Rolling Pines Fire

The Rolling Pines Fire is now 100% contained and spanned more than 800 acres as of Monday afternoon. The cause of the fire is linked to a prescribed burn by Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Outdoor burn ban, disaster declaration in place for Bastrop County

The burn ban went into effect at 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 and comes after a wildfire burned more than 800 acres in Bastrop State Park earlier this week.

Colorado couple recovers wedding bands buried in rubble after wildfire destroys home

An engaged Colorado couple whose home was destroyed in the Colorado wildfires on Dec. 30 managed to find their charred wedding bands buried in the rubble a day later.

Rolling Pines Fire brings back memories of previous Bastrop County fires

With the Rolling Pines fire right in their backyard, Bastrop residents look back at the two disastrous fires that ripped through the county not too long ago.

Residents near Rolling Pines Fire worry about shift in weather

As the Rolling Pines Fire continues, residents are starting to worry about how the wind changes will impact the fire.