Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session agenda
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
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The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
While local leaders in parts of the Hill Country are facing tough questions about the lack of a flood warning system, the fire chief in the town of Comfort in Kendall County is crediting his with saving lives.
For the past 66 years, the Hill Country Arts Foundation has provided Hill Country residents and visitors alike a place to see shows just feet away from the Guadalupe River.
Records released Tuesday show Camp Mystic met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the plan remain unclear.
Virginia Wynne Naylor was at Camp Mystic when the floods hit on July 4.
Several days after devastating floods killed at least 100 across Central Texas, 10 campers and one counselor remain unaccounted for from Camp Mystic, officials said during a press conference.
Janie Hunt, 9, Eloise Peck, 8, Lila Bonner, 9, Hanna Lawrence, 8, Rebecca Lawrence, 8, and Hadley Hanna, 8, have all been confirmed dead.
As grief ripples through North Texas, one church leans on faith, community, and compassion to begin healing after the deaths of eight young girls.
"We are pulling shelter pets and opening kennel space so that families can be reunited with their lost and found pets. Why wouldn't we step up to do that?"
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
Kerrville Pets Alive said it's the hub for pet resources and recovery in Kerr County for the 40-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River.
Children across the state find healing through service, raising thousands for flood relief.
Volunteer pilots from North Texas deliver supplies to Central Texas flood zones in one of the group's most personal missions yet.
TJ Ware and his family aid flood victims and first responders with supplies and mental health care.
As we learn more about the young girls who lost their lives in the Central Texas floods, we are getting a look at the moment some of their campmates were evacuated from the floodwaters.
Several search and rescue teams from North Texas fire departments are in central Texas assisting after deadly flooding swept across the area.
A collective of highly trained chefs is working to ensure that the thousands helping in the Hill Country are supported in little ways that make a big difference.
Fort Worth-based singer-songwriter Josh Weathers raised $337,000 for those affected by last week's Central Texas floods during a livestream benefit concert Monday night.
According to his wife, Kori Green, Pat's younger brother John, his wife Julia and two of their children were swept away in flooding in Kerrville.
Retired Fort Worth police officer Jamie Stanford said her faith and her Texas pride drove her to Kerrville this week.
H-E-B said as part of its initial outreach, the company is working closely with the Red Cross, Kerr County officials and first responders.
While there's still hope in the Hill Country that survivors are still out here, finding bodies at least offers some level of comfort to the families who have been waiting four agonizing days.
"Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time," the group said.
For those affected by the Texas floods, the pain is overwhelming and the road to healing is uncertain.
Even those not affiliated with an organization are eager to help give back to the community after devastating floods.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
Throughout Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-90s.
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
Throughout Friday, skies will be partly cloudy with highs in the mid-90s.
The city of Austin agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement to be split among four men — including to the widow and daughter of Maurice Pierce — who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teenage girls in a Texas yogurt shop.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins.
Soldiers say the Army disregarded warnings about thin defenses and ignored requests for medical supplies. Now they question whether the Army is being transparent about their injuries.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Jerry Jones has vehemently rejected calls to put up curtains during NFL games, but FIFA was taking no chances.
The Wings were looking for their first sweep of the Aces since 2018 after winning the first two, both at Dallas.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Dallas FBI says drone confiscations are ongoing; the fines are stiff, too.
Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, giving Sweden a 1-1 draw that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World Cup.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
