Texas Special Session may end early; these big bills are being pushed through
Among the bills nearing law is HB 8, eliminating the STAAR test in the state of Texas.
Rain forces pause in search for over 100 missing in Central Texas Floods
New rainfall has temporarily halted the search for over 100 people missing after a flood in Ingram, Texas, forcing first responders to pause their efforts as volunteers continue to provide support.
Kerrville community mourns beloved coach, family among Texas flooding victims
Hundreds gathered at Antler Stadium in Kerrville to mourn and pray for those impacted by the devastating 4th of July flood, including beloved Coach Reece Zunker and his wife who died, and their missing children.
'I think this is it': Dad leaves goodbye voicemail to kids before being swept away in Texas flood
A Texas father, caught in a deadly flash flood, used his final moments to call his children and tell them he loved them, as the search continues for him while his wife has been found.
Country star Pat Green reveals "heartbreaking loss" after Central Texas floods
Country artist Pat Green announced on social media that his family suffered a "heartbreaking and deeply personal loss" during the recent Central Texas floods, leading him to postpone his July 5 concert.
Astros pledge $1 Million to Central Texas flood relief efforts
The Houston Astros organization is committing $1 million to Central Texas flood relief efforts and launching a fan initiative to support long-term recovery after devastating Fourth of July weekend flooding.
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts causing massive ash cloud, sends tourists fleeing
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Texas ranked 3rd in states most impacted by natural disaster: survey
The devastation of Hurricane Ian and the cost of damages has many wondering what states are most impacted by natural disasters. WalletHub listed Texas third on its list out of all the states.
Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
Peru struck by magnitude-7.5 earthquake, USGS says
The quake occurred at 5:52 a.m. (1052 GMT) and its epicenter was in the Amazon region, 42 kilometers (26 miles) north northwest of the city of Barranca. It had a magnitude of 7.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Puppy rescued from charred remains of home in California as wildfires burn through West Coast
Rescuers found a puppy sheltering within the charred remains on a property impacted by the Berry Creek fires.