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The Austin, Texas, fire chief is being accused of denying requests to send rescuers to Kerrville days before the catastrophic flooding — because of an $800,000 dispute with the state government.
Austin’s music community is hosting benefit shows as well as running ticket and merchandise fundraisers to support July 4 flood relief efforts.
Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people have died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday.
Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony, who was charged in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old at a high school track meet in April, will face a jury trial on June 1, 2026, according to reports.
President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, justifying his bid to end most subsidies for renewable energy.
A week after catastrophic flash floods swept through Central Texas, first responders are still sifting through debris to find the missing and recover the dead.At least 121 people, including 36 children,
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Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, after 38 years of marriage.
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FOX 7 Austin on MSNTexas flooding: Austin fire chief accused of denying deployment of firefighters to KerrvilleAUSTIN, Texas - Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker has been accused of denying the deployment of Austin firefighters to help in Kerrville following the recent devastating flooding.
Austin Pets Alive!, a non-profit pet shelter, is leading efforts to rescue and reunite pets with their owners after devastating Texas floods.
A trial date has been set for June 2026 in the case of Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Frisco High School track athlete Austin Metcalf at a meet.