In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.

Staunton City Council approved an art design for the city's new water tower. The design features the Staunton skyline and Blue Ridge Mountains and will be visible from multiple vantage points.

First responders in Central Texas conducted at least 25 water rescues due to flooding, with highways 29 and 281 becoming impassable in Burnet County.

Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to about two dozen water rescues as a flooding emergency is unfolding in western Travis County on Saturday morning, officials said.

Austin-Travis County EMS has responded to about two dozen water rescues as a flooding emergency is unfolding in western Travis County on Saturday morning, officials said.

The water crumpled cars into piles, twisted steel and knocked trees down as if they were strands of grass. Images captured the chaos and randomness of the water’s violence.

Texas Attorney General candidate Aaron Reitz speaks with Capitol Bureau reporter Adam Schwager. Reitz is a former aide to Ken Paxton and also served as chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz. Reitz ...

“The City of Maupin water tower just gave way. We are aware of the situation and working on it,” the city wrote on Facebook. “Please conserve water at this time.” ...

As the weather heats up, young people are being reminded of the “hidden dangers” of cooling off in open water.

The District Attorney's office said it will ask a judge not to release Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2017 fatal … ...