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Kerrville didn’t have weather sirens used by other cities
AUSTIN (KXAN) – At a Friday news conference, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said he “can’t answer” why camps weren’t evacuated but acknowledged: “We do not have a warning...
‘We think it will hold’: Downtown business owner eyeing rising waters of Shoal Creek
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As rain continues across Austin, people are keeping their eyes on rising waters in local creeks. At Shoal Creek Saloon, owner Ray Canfield spent Saturday afternoon...
'It was like a dam broke': Kerr County flood survivors begin recovery process
KERR COUNTY (Nexstar) -- James Forster lives near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County. On Friday morning, he came to check on a friend's house along the river banks....
'The worst nightmare you've ever had': Jonestown man recounts saving family from flood
JONESTOWN (KXAN) - As floodwaters rapidly rose overnight across Central Texas, one man’s instincts may have saved a family’s life. Unable to sleep, Matthew Crowder showed up to work...
'Nobody saw this coming': Rescue efforts continue in Central Texas as devastating floods wreck-havoc
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- On Saturday, Governor Gregg Abbott signed a disaster declaration, adding counties affected, following a deadly flash flooding across Central Texas. In a Saturday press conference, Abbott...
State of Texas: Allred launches Senate campaign, challenger pushes a different plan
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - Former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred officially launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. The former NFL player said his campaign will focus on "lowering...
Boil water notice issued for some in Georgetown
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Georgetown has issued a boil water notice for neighborhoods near Interstate 35 due to a water main break, according to a notice issued...
Families confirm multiple campers did not survive deadly Hill Country flooding
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Family members have confirmed that multiple young girls attending Camp Mystic, a beloved Hill Country summer camp, did not survive the catastrophic flooding that struck the...
Travis County declares disaster amid ongoing flash flooding
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Travis County issued a disaster declaration Saturday afternoon in response to ongoing flooding. As of Saturday afternoon, first responders had conducted about two dozen water rescues,...
Austin bans use of waterways as flash flooding emergency continues
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin is closing all area waterways due to the ongoing threat of catastrophic flooding. Effective immediately, all personal and commercial watercraft are prohibited...
