Much of Central Texas gearing up for a wet May

Much of Central Texas gearing up for a wet May

Much of Central Texas is gearing up for what could be the wettest month of the year. Some light showers developed overnight but more widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected today and tomorrow. You can get the latest weather forecast here. Officials say that the flood threat is increasing and that’ll be the case over the next couple of days. Right now steps are being taken for what might be coming. A lot of the…

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DFW weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect until midnight

DFW weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect until midnight

DALLAS — Keep an eye out for flooded water and standing water on the roads. A Flash Flood Watch continues for much of North Texas through midnight. Flooding and high-water rescues were reported late Wednesday night and continued into early Thursday morning.  The Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management said the fire department was working “several high-water rescues” and warned residents to “stay off the roads if possible.” A small, white SUV was swept away on…

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Colorado Sen. Bennet launches presidential bid

Colorado Sen. Bennet launches presidential bid

DENVER (AP) – U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer. Bennet, a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate, made his announcement on CBS’ “CBS This Morning.” The son of a former ambassador to India and a Yale law school graduate who worked…

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Thunderstorms expected for Houston area, bringing possibility of damaging winds and hail

Thunderstorms expected for Houston area, bringing possibility of damaging winds and hail

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible with this activity, along with hail and damaging winds. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible with this activity, along with hail and damaging winds. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible with this activity, along with hail and damaging winds. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible with…

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DFW weather: Flooding remains a threat across North Texas; more rain on the way

DFW weather: Flooding remains a threat across North Texas; more rain on the way

DALLAS — Keep an eye out for flooded water and standing water on the roads. A Flash Flood Watch continues for much of North Texas through midnight, Flooding and high-water rescues were reported late Wednesday night and continued into early Thursday morning.  The Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management said the fire department was working “several high-water rescues” and warned residents to “stay off the roads if possible.” A small, white SUV was swept away on…

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DFW weather: Flooding remains a threat across North Texas

DFW weather: Flooding remains a threat across North Texas

DALLAS — With a flash flood watch issued for much of North Texas through 7 p.m. Thursday, flooding and high-water rescues were reported late Wednesday night and into the early-morning hours. The Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management said the fire department was working “several high-water rescues” and warned residents to “stay off the roads if possible.” Along with heavy rain, there were also reports of high winds and hail. Storm spotters reported penny-sized hail in…

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Argyle Residents Looking For Long Term Solution To Flooding Problems: ‘It’s Getting Worse Each Time’

Argyle Residents Looking For Long Term Solution To Flooding Problems: ‘It’s Getting Worse Each Time’

ARGYLE, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The town of Argyle received torrential rain resulting in several flooded homes in the neighborhood at Skyline Drive and Valley View Court on Tuesday night. The homeowners said every time it rains for more than 30 minutes this happens, but this time was exceptionally bad. “We rented a mini excavator and dug this giant trench to protect us,” Ted Downing said. Downing took yard drainage into his own hands last year….

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Completion date set for new Kingsland bridge

Completion date set for new Kingsland bridge

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Completion of the 2900 bridge in Kingsland, which washed away by floods last October, is expected to be completed by the end of the month. TxDOT plans to have it open by May 24, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. With severe weather on the way many people nearby worry the project might be delayed. TxDOT said they feel comfortable that they will not have to delay the project any…

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Don't delay: Get flood insurance today

Don't delay: Get flood insurance today

AUSTIN, Texas — If you live near the Texas coast and don’t have flood insurance, now is the time to act. There are only 30 days until hurricane season, and most policies take 30 days to become effective. And Houstonians have learned in recent years, hurricanes and tropical storms can create flooding problems for those near bayous and rivers too. “I feel it’s important to remind everyone,” says FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson, “that regular…

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Tornadoes confirmed in Denton, Justin; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

Tornadoes confirmed in Denton, Justin; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

DENTON, Texas — Updated at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday with confirmation of tornadoes.  The National Weather Service has confirmed tornadoes swept through Denton and Justin.  The two tornadoes were part of the same storm that blew through the area Tuesday night, uprooting trees and damaging rooftops in Tarrant and Denton counties.  The EF-1 in Justin created winds up to 90 mph, according to the weather service. The tornado path spanned about a mile and damaged trees. …

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WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warning issued for Colorado County

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warning issued for Colorado County

HOUSTON – Severe weather alerts were issued Friday as a strong line of storms moved into the Houston region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Colorado County until 10:45 a.m. The storm was near Sublime and moving east at 20 mph. Today’s Forecast Two rounds of storms will make for a very busy Friday. Round one will arrive after the morning rush and last through midday Friday. Expect downpours and lightning. Isolated…

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Tornado confirmed in Denton; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

Tornado confirmed in Denton; flooding buckles road in Argyle after storms roll through North Texas

DENTON, Texas — The National Weather Service is expected to survey the area after a confirmed tornado swept through Denton Tuesday night.  WFAA meteorologists estimate an EF-0 or EF-1 created damage, but the National Weather Service will later confirm its classification.  Many residents took shelter after a Tornado Warning was issued for northern Denton County until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Storms brought damage to rooftops in Tarrant and Denton Counties, easily snapping large trees in half…

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New flood warning system tested in Montgomery County

New flood warning system tested in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — An area hit hard by Harvey is now home to a new flood warning system. Montgomery County officials hope to eventually install it all over the county.  The system uses radars and cameras to track rising water and then sends alerts to first responders and, eventually, residents. “You’ll set a threshold for the water level,” Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack said. Commissioner Noack showed us a test unit installed…

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Tornadoes swirl over South Central Plains

Tornadoes swirl over South Central Plains

Published 6:31 pm CDT, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — Severe thunderstorms spawned numerous tornadoes across northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, downing trees and utility lines and damaging roofs. No injuries have been reported. The National Weather Service issued numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the region Tuesday afternoon. In Texas, a tornado caused widespread tree damage and some roof damage in the tiny Red River community of Charlie, about 17 miles northeast of…

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Property tax debate starts in Texas House

Property tax debate starts in Texas House

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The debate over the property tax cap reform bill Senate Bill 2 began with a quick disclaimer and some early heat from Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio). “Small businesses in America are getting taxed out of business, my own commercial property increased 200 percent within a 24-month period,” said Gutierrez to the bill’s sponsor Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock). “When will we have tax relief for small businesses, when will…

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