Conspiracy theorists said 'cloud seeding' caused the Texas floods. It did not.
Experts say outlandish claims of weather manipulation are hindering disaster preparedness and emergency response.
View ArticleMarble Falls fire chief, still missing after flood call, was a mentor and...
Michael Phillips volunteered with the department for decades. The search for him continues this week.
View ArticleProven Management with Denita Conway
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Denita R. Conway, President and CEO of PROVEN Management, LLC.
View ArticleAs flood cleanup begins, Travis County residents are begging for more volunteers
Residents in the Big Sandy Creek neighborhood say it could take months to return the area back to normal. More hands on deck will help speed up the process.
View ArticleAustin city manager proposes $6.3 billion budget
The balanced budget includes money for public safety, homelessness, park maintenance and the new infrastructure academy — but also includes an increase of fees and cuts to overtime.
View ArticleFixing Austin's low-water crossings would take 200 years at the current pace
Austin has dozens of low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains. But money is tight and the city is only able to upgrade one every three years or so.
View ArticleIKEA opens in San Marcos, bringing crowds and a $75,000 donation for flood...
The Swedish company held a grand opening for its new, small-format store in San Marcos on Wednesday. People lined up overnight to be among the first to enter the 35,000-square-foot facility.
View ArticleJudge orders Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce records sealed from...
State Sen. Angela Paxton, the attorney general’s wife, asked last week for the records to be sealed. A new judge brought on after the initial judge recused herself granted the request.
View ArticleHow dams upriver saved downtown Austin from catastrophic flooding
A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk.
View ArticleA church is offering help and hope to Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant...
Maranatha Christian Center has become a donation center and a safe space for Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant communities at a time when an increased presence of law enforcement has put many on edge.
View ArticleKyle Mayor Travis Mitchell announces he'll step down before his term ends
In a Facebook post Tuesday, Mitchell said he's looking to return to work in the private sector. The city will hold a special election to fill the seat for the one year remaining of his term.
View Article'It's kind of crazy': Doctuh Mistuh's Summer of Love brings three different...
This summer, Doctuh Mistuh Productions is staging three musicals — Lizzie: The Musical, The Toxic Avenger Musical, and Pretty Filthy.
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