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The combination of unseasonably warm air, abundant moisture, and an incoming upper-level storm system will set the stage for possible severe weather Wednesday night. The line of thunderstorms will enter the Hill Country tonight between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. and near the I-35 corridor by midnight. Rainfall should come to an end for Fayette, Lee, and Milam Counties by sunrise. As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center had an “Enhanced…

WASHINGTON (AP) – Lashed by rare criticism from conservatives, President Donald Trump declared Thursday he would not sign a bill to keep funding the government because it fails to provide billions for his border wall with Mexico, throwing Congress into deep disarray and risking a federal shutdown this weekend. Conservatives want to keep fighting for the money to pay for the wall as a last act of the GOP-led Congress before Democrats take House control…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Powerful natural disasters in Texas on the scale of Hurricane Harvey’s deadly destruction last year will become more frequent because of a changing climate, warned a new report Thursday ordered by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a state where skepticism about climate change runs deep. But the report makes no mention of global warming. And in urging steps Texas should take to lessen the impact of intensifying hurricanes and flooding, the…

BASTROP, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Bastrop County hosted its annual Lost Pines Christmas Snow Day but the festivities were a little different this year because of some wet weather. Much of Fisherman’s Park was under water Saturday due to heavy rains that hit most of Central Texas.  Friday’s severe weather had many residents in Bastrop concerned whether holiday festivities would be postponed or even canceled. “It’s put a big damper on festivities you have…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Heavy rain this evening prompted the National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio to issue its first December Flash Flood Warning since 2002 and more rain is on the way overnight.  Additional rainfall Friday night will be the result on an incoming low-pressure system from the Desert Southwest. By December standards, the current air mass in place over Texas is very moist, a factor which could result in intense showers overnight.  Much…

Severe weather is headed to Central Texas. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during weather events. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency Website Check the map below for updates on low-water crossing closures in Central Texas.  LCRA Hydromet Rainfall Totals Check the LCRA’s Hydromet…

Central Texas has had an enormous about of rain this fall and more is on the way. “We have the scattered showers today but the heavy rain that becomes more widespread is going to be coming in 2 rounds, one during the day Friday and then one Friday night, that’s when we’re going to get the bulk of the 2 to 4 inches of rain,” said Fox 7 Austin Meteorologist Zack Shields. Zack says there…

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of Central Texas through Saturday morning and a flood warning for Onion Creek and the Colorado and Pedernales rivers. Central Texas could see anywhere from three to six inches of rain on Friday in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. The service says the heaviest rain is expected Friday night into early Saturday morning, and that minor to…

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of Central Texas that goes into effect Friday at noon and last through Saturday morning. A flood warning was also issued for Onion Creek and the Colorado and Pedernales rivers. Central Texas could see anywhere from two to six inches of rain on Friday in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Fayette, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties. The service says the heaviest rain is…

WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death Monday with solemn ceremony and high tributes to his service and decency, as the remains of the 41st president took their place in the Capitol rotunda for three days of mourning and praise by the political elite and everyday citizens alike. With Bush’s casket atop the Lincoln Catafalque, first used for Abraham Lincoln’s 1865 funeral, dignitaries came forward to honor the Texan whose efforts…

The day started on the serving line at Meals on Wheels. The kitchen staff worked through 95 pounds of turkey, 135 pounds of dressing and 125 pounds of vegetables. Each plate was sealed and staged for delivery. The organization has about 500 clients; mostly older adults and individuals with disabilities according to CEO  Adam Hauser. “We have a very fast growing aging population so the demand for our serves is increasing, exponentially,” said Hauser. Hauser…

Hundreds of firefighters are returning to Texas after helping crews fight the massive wildfires in California. These firefighters were actually expecting to still be gone on Thanksgiving but were able to make it back just in time. They were deployed for nine days. Firefighters were reunited with their families around 7 Wednesday evening. There were 2 task forces made up of firefighters across multiple agencies in Central Texas. Crews who came back Wednesday said they helped…

A wildfire tore through a California man’s home and nearly destroyed everything he had – everything except for his car and tickets to see the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins play on Thanksgiving in Texas. Dale Morgan’s home in Paradise was among the 10,000 that were destroyed in the Camp Fire, which is still burning in Northern California and only 65 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. Morgan told the Dallas Morning News he thinks…

A steady flow of water continues to rush down the San Gabriel River in Williamson County. But it looked much different on September 22 and inside the Williamson County 911 call center calls for help were coming in. 911 OPERATOR: “… 911 do you need Police, Fire or EMS? CALLER: “I don’t know. We are at Casa Rio de Colores, and we are flooding out and cars are hitting the building.” Amy Wikman made that…