Timothy the Hippo keeps cool with fruit popsicle at San Antonio Zoo

Timothy the hippo has been featured in many of the zoo's videos over the years. In 2020, he put on a water show and in 2021 the zoo shared a video of him eating a pumpkin ahead of Halloween.

How to stay safe during a lightning storm

As a state, we see the most lightning in the entire country. Last year, Texas saw nearly 70 million lightning strikes, five and a half million hit the ground. That works out to nearly 21 lightning strikes per square mile across the entire state.

Possible showers at beginning of next week
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Some showers in Central Texas might cool us down next week, Scott Fisher has the latest details

National Pollinator Week: Why we should thank a bug for dinner

This week is National Pollinator Week. It's time to give thanks and reflect on the tireless service that bees, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies and many more animals perform every spring and summer. But why?

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state

In 2022, firefighters have already responded to 5,047 wildfires that have burned 527,241 acres across the state. Many recent wildfire starts have required more time and resources to fully contain due to current conditions.

California woman, 2 dogs struck and killed by lightning

The woman was walking with her two dogs on a Los Angeles-area bike path when it appeared that all three were struck by lightning and killed.

Triple digit temperatures continue, could hit a record for June
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The heat isn't going anywhere and Zack Shields finds this month it could be record setting. He has details on that and more in his full forecast.

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Triple digit heat continues but some areas could see rain
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Not much temperature wise but parts of Central Texas have a chance for some precipitation. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Possible showers next week
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With triple-digit temps, there may be some relief next week, Scott Fisher has the latest details

5-year-old left in car for over two hours while mom gambled

Angela Yates allegedly left her child in her unlocked vehicle with the air conditioning on for over two hours while she was inside an illegitimate gambling establishment.

Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze

The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.

Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s

The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.