Gov. Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe storm threat

Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources as a massive storm system threatens much of the state with hurricane-force winds, giant hail, and the risk of tornadoes.

WATCH: Video shows moment EF-3 tornado rips through Mineral Wells

Dramatic video in Mineral Wells captured the moment an EF-3 tornado ripped through the North Texas suburb during Tuesday's severe weather.

Texas faces flood risk through Friday as stormy weather drags on

A weather pattern that has resulted in dangerous storms in parts of Texas this week will continue through at least Saturday.

WATCH: Texas police use jumper cables to rescue mother, 3 kids from rushing floodwater

Viral bodycam footage captured the moment North Texas police officers used a pair of jumper cables as a makeshift lifeline to rescue a mother and her three children from rising floodwaters Saturday night.

Camp Mystic directors apologize, face tough questions from Texas lawmakers

Camp Mystic directors apologized to grieving families during a state hearing today as lawmakers questioned safety failures that led to 27 deaths in last year’s historic floods.

Texas investigative report finds fatal 2025 Camp Mystic flood deaths were preventable

An investigative report presented to Texas lawmakers details how critical leadership delays and a lack of emergency preparedness led to the preventable deaths of 27 girls and counselors during a flash flood at Camp Mystic.

1 killed in Runaway Bay after severe storms tear across North Texas

At least one person was killed and at least six others have been injured after a powerful storm that produced at least one apparent tornado ripped across North Texas on Saturday night.

Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen

Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. 

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

1 dead as San Antonio flooding prompts dozens of high water calls

A man believed to be homeless died after rescuers lost sight of him amid rising floodwaters along Salado Creek in San Antonio, officials said.

Lightning strike causes house fire in northeast Harris County

Officials believe the fire was started by lightning due to the storms that were moving across Houston at the time.