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ROUND ROCK, Texas — After last week’s dangerous storms that saw at least five confirmed tornadoes rip through the area, several people have stepped up to help their neighbors affected by the disaster. The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation is one such group that mobilized to assess the damage and begin efforts to fundraise in order to distribute assistance. Those efforts have manifested into the Round Rock Cares March 21 Tornado Disaster Relief Fund. Round…

When it’s time for Texans to respond or pick up the pieces after a major disaster such as the recent tornadoes and wildfires, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit, DAR, gets busy, even if the damage is occurring in their own backyard. Disaster Assessment and Recovery teams respond to and help Texans recover from tornadoes and wildfires. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Lorrie Coop) Members of the Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit of AgriLife…

Of the structures reported damaged, 13 were “destroyed” and 93 sustained “major damage.” ROUND ROCK, Texas — The tornado that tore through Round Rock, Texas, on Monday, March 21, caused more than an estimated $32 million in damage to 680 residential structures, according to the City of Round Rock‘s preliminary assessments. The assessments were provided by City officials and members of the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT). The City said BOAT sent trained and…

Round Rock and Elgin were some of the areas hit hardest by tornadoes on Monday. ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Saturday two communities came together to help those in need. People in Round Rock and Elgin continued to help piece back together the lives of their neighbors. Round Rock and Elgin were some of the areas hit hardest by tornadoes on Monday. RELATED: Round Rock tornado cleanup taking place Saturday Jennifer Dayton, her husband and…

Round Rock and Elgin were some of the areas hit hardest by tornadoes on Monday. ROUND ROCK, Texas — On Saturday, two communities came together to help those in need. People in Round Rock and Elgin continued to help piece back together the lives of their neighbors. Round Rock and Elgin were some of the areas hit hardest by tornadoes on Monday. RELATED: Round Rock tornado cleanup taking place Saturday Jennifer Dayton, her husband and…

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service continues to provide support coordinating hay, livestock feed and fencing supplies to producers impacted by the Eastland Complex wildfire. Fires encompassed more than 50,000 acres around Eastland and resulted in more than 400 dead livestock. AgriLife Extension’s Disaster Assessment Response team was deployed March 18 to Eastland County to support animal needs assessments with the Texas A&M University Veterinary Emergency Team and Texas Animal Health Commission. Staging areas continue at the Texas Cattle Exchange…

Jarrell Mayor Larry Bush said people flocked to volunteer and help pick up the debris from people’s homes. JARRELL, Texas — As soon as a tornado hit Jarrell on Monday, Jedith Johnson looked for a safe place to hide. “So I took my mother’s wheelchair before anything even happened, and I put it in the closet. I moved everything away, so that we could all get in there, my husband and I, the two dogs…

Round Rock is seeking volunteers this weekend to help clear debris from the tornadoes that hit Williamson County on Monday. One tornado touched down in Round Rock near the Kalahari Resort and went up to Granger. A second one hit near Jarrell. No major injuries or deaths have been reported. Jarrell officials say fewer than 30 homes were damaged and cleanup was largely complete as of Friday. Round Rock had between 350 and 400 homes…

Those in need of help can also connect with resources at Dell Diamond United Heritage Center. ROUND ROCK, Texas — This Saturday, Round Rock is coming together to help cleanup the city after a tornado ripped through on Monday. There will be two shifts for volunteers on March 26 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Check in will take place at Dell Technologies Building #3 at 2300 Greenlawn Blvd. or…

The AFD is currently battling a fire near Parmer Lane and McNeil Road. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fire Department said it was fighting a wildfire near Parmer Lane and McNeil Road late Friday morning. Officials said there is a lot of smoke in the area. The department also said the Austin area as a whole is experiencing hazy conditions Friday due to other fires reported across the state. They encourage locals to only call…

Roofing companies have gotten calls non-stop since Monday. If homeowners go through insurance, repairs may take longer. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Monday’s tornadoes ripped apart homes and tore off roofs. Since the start of the week, roofing and restoration companies have had constant calls. “Homeowners should look at about two to four weeks if they’re going through insurance,” Nick Berry, owner of Wolf of Roofing in Leander, estimated. “They’re already working claims from that [hail]…

Those in need of help will be able to connect with resources at Dell Diamond United Heritage Center starting Thursday. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Community members impacted by Monday’s tornadoes will be able to get help with recovery at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. On Thursday, multiple organizations will be in the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond, including the Red Cross, Austin Disaster Relief Network, Catholic Charities and others. Homeowners will need to bring…

The campus is providing donations to families in the district as they were some of the hardest hit in the area. ROUND ROCK, Texas — After a tornado ripped through Round Rock on Monday, Cedar Ridge High School began collecting food, clothing, and other essential items for those impacted in the community.  The campus is providing donations to families in the district as they were some of the hardest hit in the area.  Principal Jiae…

Those in need of help will be able to connect with resources at Dell Diamond United Heritage Center starting Thursday. ROUND ROCK, Texas — Community members impacted by Monday’s tornadoes will be able to get help with recovery at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. On Thursday, multiple organizations will be in the United Heritage Center at Dell Diamond, including the Red Cross, Austin Disaster Relief Network, Catholic Charities and others. Homeowners will need to bring…

After Monday night’s tornado, some Austin neighbors are wondering why they didn’t hear tornado sirens. Local leaders say implementing sirens isn’t as effective. AUSTIN, Texas — After a tornado touched down in Central Texas Monday night, Williamson County Officials and Gov. Greg Abbott credited meteorologists for saving lives as the severe weather approached. But some neighbors are wondering why they didn’t hear a tornado siren. When it comes to severe weather, the city of Austin…