Tornadoes in Central Texas: Austin-Travis County resources for help
Here's a list of resources for residents and businesses in the Austin and unincorporated Travis County areas affected by the March 21 tornadoes.
Here's a list of resources for residents and businesses in the Austin and unincorporated Travis County areas affected by the March 21 tornadoes.
Central Texas tornadoes: BBB warns of untrustworthy contractors
Not all "storm chasers" are scammers, the BBB says, but they may lack the proper licensing for your area, offer quick fixes, or make big promises they can’t deliver.
Not all "storm chasers" are scammers, the BBB says, but they may lack the proper licensing for your area, offer quick fixes, or make big promises they can’t deliver.
Video shows red truck driving through tornado in central Texas
Wild storm chaser video showed the moment when a red pickup truck drove through a tornado in Texas, getting blown over onto its side and spun around before being flipped back upright onto its wheels.
Wild storm chaser video showed the moment when a red pickup truck drove through a tornado in Texas, getting blown over onto its side and spun around before being flipped back upright onto its wheels.
Tornado hits Elgin: Power outages, major damage reported
Bastrop County officials say 65 homes were damaged or destroyed by a tornado that tore through Elgin. Many trees and power lines are down as well.
Bastrop County officials say 65 homes were damaged or destroyed by a tornado that tore through Elgin. Many trees and power lines are down as well.
Tornadoes hit Round Rock, many neighborhoods significantly damaged
Families in Central Texas are waking up and assessing the damage left behind after tornadoes touched down in several areas.
Families in Central Texas are waking up and assessing the damage left behind after tornadoes touched down in several areas.
Texans affected by wildfires urged to report property damage
Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) damage survey.
People in Eastland County try to salvage items after homes destroyed by wildfires
The Eastland complex fire continues to burn thousands of acres, as multiple agencies across the state try to put out flames.
The Eastland complex fire continues to burn thousands of acres, as multiple agencies across the state try to put out flames.
Wildfires causing concerns for Houston's area air quality
As the deadly fire forces evacuations and destroys homes in North Texas, the air quality remains a concern for those in the Houston area.
As the deadly fire forces evacuations and destroys homes in North Texas, the air quality remains a concern for those in the Houston area.
Burn restriction in Austin parks in place effective immediately, says PARD
The restriction prohibits the building of fires and grilling in all City parks, greenbelts and preserves effective immediately and until further notice.
The restriction prohibits the building of fires and grilling in all City parks, greenbelts and preserves effective immediately and until further notice.
Very high fire danger in Central Texas this weekend, says AFD
AFD says that conditions are extremely dangerous given the combination of dry fuels, low humidity and moderate to breezy winds.
AFD says that conditions are extremely dangerous given the combination of dry fuels, low humidity and moderate to breezy winds.
Williamson County to hold floodplain mapping study public meetings
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study and speak with team members about their flooding experiences.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study and speak with team members about their flooding experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory.
Tornadoes, damaging winds move through Southeast
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
National Weather Service meteorologists expect to survey damage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.