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Update: 2:45 p.m. on Monday, May 26: A Tornado Watch has been issued for several South Central Texas counties, including Bexar County, until 10 p.m. on Monday, May 26, according to NWS. Primary threats include a couple possible tornadoes, scattered large hail and isolated very large hail and scattered damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 miles per hour. NWS says there is Level 3 of 5 Risk for severe storms for the I-35 corridor, including Austin, for…

Nothing says holiday weekend quite like a chance of having plans rained out, huh? If you’ve got plans of seeing the sun on Memorial Day Monday, May 26, it might be a good idea to have back up plan.  Chances of severe weather happening in South Central Texas have increased beginning on Monday and could continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. “Strong to severe storms are possible on Memorial day and…

When the tornado hit, 60-year-old Rena Lyles was holding hands with her husband, trying to take shelter. Her family says the loss is unbearable. ST. LOUIS — What used to be a three-story brick home in the Fountain Park neighborhood is now nothing more than rubble and dust. But to one family, it was everything. An EF3 tornado touched down in the St. Louis area Friday and left a path of devastation that was more…

“Their dedication and bravery saved a life last night,” the Tyler Patrolman’s Association said. “This is the heart of service.” TYLER, Texas — The Tyler Patrolman’s Association said officers rescued an elderly man during severe storms in East Texas. They said officers learned of a 60-year-old man Saturday who suffered from serious health concerns and hadn’t received his medication. The association said officers were able to find the man trapped in a creek bed, injured…

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it burned 79 acres and is fully contained as of Wednesday evening. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire that sparked west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County is now 100% contained after burning dozens of acres as of Wednesday night, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service. Fire officials in the area say it started around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in Harper, Texas, and was moving eastward. Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,”…

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 79 acres and is 80% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire continuing to burn west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County is 80% contained and has burned 79 acres as of Wednesday afternoon, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service. Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” the blaze sparked Tuesday. Containment refers to the extent to which responders have been able to…

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 75-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews have fully contained a nearly 80-acre wildfire that began burning near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar…

click to enlarge Illustration by David Loyola This legislative session, GOP lawmakers have filed bills based on debunked online claims, including the allegation that some public schools allow students to go to the bathroom in litter boxes. If it seems the Texas Legislature is debating an awful lot of bills this session that would be more appropriately discussed in an internet chat room, you’re not wrong. This session, lawmakers have filed more than 30 bills…

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire is burning west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service.. Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. Fire officials in the area tell us it started around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in Harper, Texas,…

Dozens of Texas A&M University students are experiencing flash flooding this week after severe storms pummeled the Brazos Valley, leaving many streets underwater. While the skies are finally starting to clear today, May 7, residents are still grappling with the aftermath—scenes now widely shared in viral videos. Bryan, College Station, and other surrounding cities were under a severe thunderstorm warning yesterday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of 60 mph winds, quarter-sized hail and a tornado…

As severe weather season continues its wrath through Texas, one area in particular saw a rare moment for Mother Nature Tuesday afternoon. According to Matthew Cappucci, a meteorologist with MyRadar Weather, reported seeing ‘DVD-sized hail’ in the Texas Panhandle.  The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday, April 29, indicated that severe thunderstorms were possible in areas of the southeast Texas Panhandle. Guthrie is located near Lubbock. The NWS also said that quarter-sized hail was expected with…

Nikola Vucevic strived to emulate Tim Duncan’s playing style. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s reach is still felt in the NBA despite being retired since 2016. Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic recently spoke with ScoopB.com to discuss which NBA bigs he has studied to improve his game.  And not surprisingly, he mentioned Duncan (and ex-Spur Pau Gasol) as someone he wanted to play like in the league. “I was a big Dirk (Nowitzki)…

Nikola Vucevic strived to emulate Tim Duncan’s playing style. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan’s reach is still felt in the NBA despite being retired since 2016. Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic recently spoke with ScoopB.com to discuss which NBA bigs he has studied to improve his game.  And not surprisingly, he mentioned Duncan (and ex-Spur Pau Gasol) as someone he wanted to play like in the league. “I was a big Dirk (Nowitzki)…

A view of the stadium floodlights as storm clouds pass by in Texas. Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Another cold front sweeping across Texas at the tail end of this week should keep temperatures low. However, it also means a pretty gloomy weekend for much of the Lone Star State, including the risk for severe storms and heavy rainfall for some regions. Severe storm risks are on the rise from Dallas down to San Antonio while…