Florida Power & Light sends crews to Louisiana and Texas as Hurricane Laura approaches
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Laura is expected to hit the Louisiana-Texas coast as a Category 3 hurricane -- the season's first major hurricane -- with winds of at least 111 mph. I
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that Hurricane Laura is expected to hit the Louisiana-Texas coast as a Category 3 hurricane -- the season's first major hurricane -- with winds of at least 111 mph. I
Hurricane Laura forces hundreds of thousands to evacuate Gulf Coast
More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.
More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.
Hurricane Laura forms, expected to strengthen significantly and make landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Laura to become a major hurricane.
Laura to become a major hurricane.
Gov. Abbott issues state disaster declaration as two tropical systems approach the Texas coast
The governor also has announced that FEMA and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for public assistance.
The governor also has announced that FEMA and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for public assistance.
Search for missing Fort Hood soldier Elder Fernandes continues
The search moved all through Killeen. The main search was in this field five miles outside the Fort Hood base.
The search moved all through Killeen. The main search was in this field five miles outside the Fort Hood base.
Missing Fort Hood soldier reported 'abusive sexual contact' before disappearance
The missing Fort Hood soldier has not been seen since Monday afternoon when he was dropped off at his home in Killeen by his staff sergeant.
The missing Fort Hood soldier has not been seen since Monday afternoon when he was dropped off at his home in Killeen by his staff sergeant.
Video shows large group of Baylor students gathering amid social distancing restrictions
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Video of the gathering shows a large group of people socializing.
Dog dies after being left outside in Houston heat on chain without shade, water
Protect your pets from this heat or you could face potential charges.
Protect your pets from this heat or you could face potential charges.
Texas judge thanks Abbott for punishing cities that defund police
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
A Texas judge is upset with Austin for defunding the police.
Texas officials announce proposal that would punish cities for defunding police departments
The proposal comes a week after Austin City Council announced that it would be cutting $150 million from APD's budget.
The proposal comes a week after Austin City Council announced that it would be cutting $150 million from APD's budget.
Austin mayor responds to proposal discouraging Texas cities from defunding police
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
Adler responded to the state's proposal by outlining the Austin City Council's actions last week regarding the Austin Police Department budget.
Suspect surrenders after 3 officers hurt in Cedar Park shootout
26-year-old Joseph Taylor will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public officer and three charges of kidnapping — all first degree felonies.
26-year-old Joseph Taylor will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public officer and three charges of kidnapping — all first degree felonies.
Emotional support dog stolen in Arlington car theft reunited with owner
Police in Texas captured a heartwarming moment between an owner and her stolen dog.
Police in Texas captured a heartwarming moment between an owner and her stolen dog.
Dallas mom transmits COVID-19 to unborn daughter, hospital says
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
It appears a Dallas newborn got sick from the coronavirus while still in the womb.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Employer offers 'pawternity' leave, $300 toward pet-adoption fees to its workers
A Texas insurance company is encouraging its employees to adopt pets -- by offering them "pawternity" leave and a sizable stipend.
A Texas insurance company is encouraging its employees to adopt pets -- by offering them "pawternity" leave and a sizable stipend.
Pet cats in Texas first in state to test positive for coronavirus
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.
Man charged with murder of Fort Hood soldier who was found dead beside road
A Texas man has been charged with murder in the slaying of a Fort Hood soldier whose body was found beside a road four miles from where his burned SUV was found.
A Texas man has been charged with murder in the slaying of a Fort Hood soldier whose body was found beside a road four miles from where his burned SUV was found.
Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”
Army: Fort Hood has some of the "highest numbers" of violent acts, sexual harassment cases
"There is clearly more that must be done"
"There is clearly more that must be done"