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San Antonio warned of minor flooding Monday as rain expected all week

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San Antonio warned of minor flooding Monday as rain expected all week

The San Antonio area could see minor flooding Monday night as isolated and scattered storms continue into the week. Caleb Downs The National Weather Service put San Antonio and the South Central Texas area under a hazardous weather outlook warning as pockets of rain and thunderstorms could lead to minor flooding Monday afternoon and into tonight. Continuing off of last week’s heavy rainfall, isolated and scattered rain is expected throughout the rest of this week….

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Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought

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Having Texas native plants in your front yard helps fight wildfires and drought

Drought-tolerant plants help homeowners keep a pretty garden year-round. They also need less water and fertilizers to stay alive. AUSTIN, Texas — While we saw some measurable rain last week, most of Central Texas remains in a drought. Many counties still have water restrictions in place, and it’s hard to keep a pretty lawn, which is why experts recommend drought-resistant landscaping.  The City of Austin has created this guide, so residents know what plants are…

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Two homes damaged in fire in northeast Raleigh neighborhood

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Two homes damaged in fire in northeast Raleigh neighborhood

Raleigh, N.C. — Two homes were damaged Sunday when a fire broke out in a northeast Raleigh neighborhood. Firefighters responded to Hartham Park Avenue, off Louisburg Road, before 7 a.m. There were at least eight firetrucks, and it appeared a van burned in the fire. Firefighters said everyone made it out of the homes safely.

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Range of literary works examine Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath

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Range of literary works examine Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA This file photo shows first responders conducting a rescue in the Houston area during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, in the late summer of 2017. Every year, when late August rolls around, Kevin M. Fitzpatrick reflects on Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath. And his memories remain vivid and intense, even though he was not directly impacted and was not on the Texas Gulf Coast when the powerful storm made landfall…

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Houston forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m.

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Houston forecast: Flash Flood Warning issued for portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m.

Less coverage and accumulation today. HOUSTON — Scattered showers are popping up across the Houston area, dropping at least an inch of rain in some areas.  Active weather alerts A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for a portion of Galveston County until 4:30 p.m. Get ready for a typical summer weekend! Hot and humid with scattered rain chances in the afternoon, much like what our Friday is featuring. In between the storms, temperatures will…

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The Backstory: Five years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey brought catastrophic flooding to Texas

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The Backstory: Five years ago this week, Hurricane Harvey brought catastrophic flooding to Texas

From LaGrange to the Texas Coast, unprecedented flooding left thousands homeless. TEXAS, USA — From Rockport to La Grange to Port Arthur, Hurricane Harvey, which first came ashore along the middle Texas coast on Aug. 25, 2017, left death and destruction in its path, with the Houston area suffering the worst damage. As the story unfolded on television that August, there were images of unimaginable flooding seen on the news, and no doubt, indelible memories…

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Dallas-area flooding estimated to cost up to $6 billion in damages

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Dallas-area flooding estimated to cost up to $6 billion in damages

News // Houston & Texas Damages from Dallas’ Monday flooding could make the storm one of the most costly to hit Texas in several decades. Michael Murney, Chron Aug. 25, 2022 Fire truck driving through a traffic light on a rainy day in Irving, TX. On Sunday night the Dallas-Fort Worth area saw flash flooding caused by more than nine inches of rainfall across the metro. (Photo by: HUM Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) HUM Images/HUM…

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Hurricane Harvey hit 5 years ago. Here's a look back and where we are now

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Hurricane Harvey hit 5 years ago. Here's a look back and where we are now

It’s been five years since the remnants of Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, dumping feet of rain on the city and causing widespread flooding. Though progress has been made in those years, some of the damage still remains. If you lived in Houston in Aug. 2017, you probably remember where you were when Harvey rolled in. It made landfall in Rockport two days before it crept up to Houston and hovered over the city. By the…

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Hurricane Harvey: Five years after the flood

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Hurricane Harvey: Five years after the flood

It’s been five years since the remnants of Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, dumping feet of rain on the city and causing widespread flooding. Though progress has been made in those years, some of the damage still remains. If you lived in Houston in Aug. 2017, you probably remember where you were when Harvey rolled in. It made landfall in Rockport two days before it crept up to Houston and hovered over the city. By the…

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