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AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Austin City Council members Alison Alter and Leslie Pool held a press conference ahead of Thursday’s council meeting about two environmentally-focused resolutions. Pool’s item: supporting as a City, the Congressional legislation called the “Green New Deal” introduced by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “Several other cities across the country support the Green New Deal for the same reasons we do, because it recognizes the value of connecting climate resilience with…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – For the past several days, water has been released from Lake Austin through a single gate at the Tom Miller Dam. The limited release was done to reduce the flood threat downstream on the Colorado River south of Austin. The slow release resulted in water continuing to build up in Lake Travis behind Mansfield Dam. That had water creeping into Graveyard Point. It’s a familiar sight for Della Robbins and…

It’s severe weather season and some Central Texas residents have already been faced with storm damage, especially those residents east of the city. With more storms expected the rest of this week, it’s important to be prepared in case you need to hire a contractor to make repairs. But, you also have to watch out for scams! BBB’s Jarrod Wise joins us to talk about some things you can do to prepare and what to…

AUSTIN, Texas — A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Saturday evening as we expect several more rounds of heavy rain in the days to come. Scattered showers and storms will return Thursday, especially late in the day, as a front moves into the region. Rain chances increase to 60% for Thursday evening. Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon and evening. The “slight risk” — level two out of five — is…

Many low water crossings in Williamson County are closed, especially those along Brushy Creek in Round Rock, after thunderstorms blew through Central Texas Wednesday. “It was almost like driving in the dark,” said Felicia Coleman who lives in Round Rock. The amount of rain was enough to spark closures like one low water crossing off Brushy Bend Road near Cedar Park which was completely engulfed in water. “The skies just opened up and you knew there…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Wednesday storms flooded Austin, including close to Victor Ragon’s south Austin home. “I got this place like two years ago and … I’ve never seen nothing happen like this before.” said Ragon.  The new homeowner was hoping the Wasson Road home would be a safe place he and his family could call home. But with severe weather moving through the region, he is worried.  Ragon’s home sits next to a low…

LA GRANGE, Texas — McCourt and Sons Equipment, a business just off highway 71 near La Grange, took a direct hit from an E-F 2 tornado last week.  A week later, you can barely tell. Which is proof a week can mean the world of difference. “Until it really happens, you don’t really know everything you’re gonna have to deal with,” said Eamon McCourt, VP of McCourt and Son’s. The crews were able to clean…

LA GRANGE, Texas — McCourt and Sons Equipment, a business just off highway 71 near La Grange, took a direct hit from an E-F 2 tornado last week.  A week later, you can barely tell. Which is proof a week can mean the world of difference. “Until it really happens, you don’t really know everything you’re gonna have to deal with,” said Eamon McCourt, VP of McCourt and Son’s. The crews were able to clean…

AUSTIN, Texas — Flash Flooding continues to be a top concern for Central Texas residents. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect Wednesday evening until 7pm for metro counties and for most of the Hill Country. kvue A flood warning has been issued for the Pedernales River at Johnson City until Thursday evening. The river is expected to crest at 17.3′. There is also a flash flood warning in place for Hays County until…

AUSTIN, Texas — Flash Flooding continues to be a top concern for Central Texas residents. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect Wednesday evening until 7pm for metro counties and for most of the Hill Country. kvue A flood warning has been issued for the Pedernales River at Johnson City until Thursday evening. The river is expected to crest at 17.3′. There is also a flash flood warning in place for Hays County until…

AUSTIN, Texas — Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will be likely Wednesday. Several storms could be strong or severe. Along with the severe threat, heavy rainfall could provoke additional flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect Wednesday for metro counties and for most of the Hill Country. kvue A flood warning has been issued for the Pedernales River at Johnson City until Thursday evening. The river is expected to crest at…

Some warnings and watches have been issued as storms, some of them severe, sweep through Central Texas. As of 1:30 p.m., more than 100 low water crossing have been closed according to ATXfloods. You can see up to the minute closings here. Austin Energy says that it working on about four dozen incidents affecting nearly 8,000 customers as of about 1:30 p.m. It says the largest one is impacting the southwest corridor. You can see…

AUSTIN, Texas — Due to flooding conditions in the Austin area, several popular outdoor areas throughout Austin are closed. According to the City of Austin, the Barton Creek Greenbelt is closed as of Tuesday morning due to additional rainfall and potential flash flooding. This comes shortly after it reopened temporarily on Monday.  The Parks and Recreation Department originally asked that the public not use the Greenbelt due to trail erosion and swift creek currents. The…

AUSTIN, Texas — Weather Outlook Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday. Along with the threat of storms producing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, heavy downpours could also trigger flash flooding. Chances for scattered showers and storms continue Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Mainly dry Sunday for Mother’s Day. RELATED: Storm Timeline: When to expect storms Wednesday DETAILED FORECAST: WEDNESDAY:Flash Flood Watch. Cloudy skies with storms likely. 80% chance for rain. Some storms could…

AUSTIN, Texas — Weather Outlook Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday. Along with the threat of storms producing large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes, heavy downpours could also trigger flash flooding. Chances for scattered showers and storms continue Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Mainly dry Sunday for Mother’s Day. RELATED: Storm Timeline: When to expect storms Wednesday DETAILED FORECAST: TUESDAY NIGHT:Scattered showers and storms possible this evening. Southeast winds from 10 to 15 mph.LOW:…