The multi-group effort has led to one RV park on the verge of donating a leasing-office-turned home to a family who lost everything in the chaos. KERRVILLE, Texas — In the aftermath of the devastating floods that tore through the Hill Country on July Fourth, leaving families without homes and communities reeling, one nonprofit out … Read more
State lawmakers have filed bills to reduce property taxes, ban taxpayer-funded lobbying and crack down on access to abortion medications, among other things. AUSTIN, Texas — We’re less than a week from the start of a special session at the Texas State Capitol, and lawmakers are beginning to pre-file bills. During a special session, the … Read more
The Gaineses, who built a reality TV empire based in Waco, will join the ABC show this season. DALLAS — Shark Tank is returning this fall without Mark Cuban, but several Texans will step in to fill his empty chair, including North Texas moguls Chip and Joanna Gaines. Cuban exited the show last season after … Read more
Governor Abbott adds redistricting to the Texas special session agenda amid DOJ’s racial gerrymandering concerns. AUSTIN, Texas — With less than a week before Texas lawmakers return to Austin, Governor Greg Abbott has added redistricting to the agenda for the upcoming special legislative session. The decision follows a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice … Read more
Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department rescued a driver near Camp Wood as floodwaters quickly rose into the truck. CAMP WOOD, Texas — In a remote stretch of Real County, the Nueces Canyon Volunteer Fire Department was the only team on the ground as floodwaters surged overnight. Overnight storms transformed the normally serene Nueces River into … Read more
Debris removal contractors are prioritizing bridge protection on Kerr County roadways. KERR COUNTY, Texas — Debris removal contractors have joined the forces at work in Kerr County trying to restore order to state roadways. A fleet of large trucks with grapplers are now working their way around the area, with a priority of protecting bridges … Read more
The Hill Country floods have claimed more than 100 lives, including some in Green’s family. ARLINGTON, Texas — Country singer and Waco native Pat Green announced a livestream benefit concert this afternoon on Facebook, with all proceeds helping the victims of the recent floods across the Texas Hill Country. Green wrote in the announcement post … Read more