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Austin City Council members have finalized a plan to buy up homes in upper Onion Creek. Council members believed people are in danger after two deadly floods, which is why they pursued the buyouts. But some in the community wanted to stay. They said they wish the city would do more to protect their homes from future floods instead of just tearing them down. The Upper Onion Flood Risk Reduction Buyout Project map shows all…

Austin City Council members are set to finalize a plan Thursday to buy up homes in upper Onion Creek. Council members believe people are in danger after two deadly floods, which is why they pursued the buyouts. But some in the community want to stay. They said they wish the city would do more to protect their homes from future floods instead of just tearing them down. The Upper Onion Flood Risk Reduction Buyout Project…

FOX NEWS – The family of a Texas man filed a $125 million lawsuit against the Weather Channel, claiming the network ignored its storm chasers’ history of reckless driving that led to the deadly “horrific” car crash in 2017. Karen Di Piazza filed the wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday against the Weather Channel over the death of her son, Corbin Lee Jaeger, who died on March 28, 2017 when Kelley Williamson and Randy Yarnall’s vehicle slammed…

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LA GRANGE, Texas — After more than a year and a half from being closed down, a family-owned business in La Granges opens again after being flooded during Hurricane Harvey.  A-Line Auto Parts has been open on N Water Street in La Grange for more than a decade, and after extensive remodeling, the store opened during the weekend.  RELATED: Want to go home and relax? So do flood victims in La Grange “The last year…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Fireworks in Texas can only be sold during major holidays. That regulation could go up in smoke. Thursday, members of the House County Affairs Committee held a hearing on legislation to allow year round sales. It was drafted by Houston Democrat Mary Ann Perez. “This will also help to better regulate the fireworks industry,” said Rep. Perez. HB 2748 only targets unincorporated areas of Texas and would not prevent…

VOLENTE, Texas — The only thing left visible at Shack 512 after last year’s flooding along Lake Travis was the roof. Business owners said although the last few months were a struggle, they are ready to get the business back up and running. “When I got down here, I realized what it’s like to be at the bottom of the river,” Jon Silva, owner of Shack 512, said. “In the end, the water ended up…

A relative of a North Texas woman who was killed when tornados swept through Alabama is reflecting on her life. Felicia Woodall, 22, and her fiancé, Ryan Pence, were both killed by an EF-4 tornado on March 3. Pence was a Wylie East High School graduate, while Woodall spent part of her childhood in Weatherford. Her uncle remembers Woodall as a sweet girl who loved to laugh. The National Weather Service says the deadly tornado…

MESQUITE, Texas – Some early morning storms brought strong winds and hail to parts of North Texas on Saturday, and even damaged several homes in Mesquite. There were several thunderstorm warnings that popped up, with high winds and hail being the main problems reported across the Metroplex. No injuries have been reported as a result of Saturday morning’s storms. There was quarter-sized hail for portions of Collin, Fannin, Hunt, and Grayson counties. The full extent of the…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – From Washington D.C. all the way to an East Austin backyard…H.U.D. Secretary Dr. Ben Carson toured construction tech company “Icon’s” prototype home Thursday morning.   It’s a 350-square-foot 3D-printed home that took just under 50 hours to print. “This is exciting because it’s new technology that has wide applicability,” Dr. Carson said.   Jason Ballard is CEO and co-founder of the Austin-based “ICON.” The prototype house made its debut…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – A restaurant on Lake Travis is getting ready to reopen after last October’s flood filled the entire building with water. Thursday, Shack 512 will reopen for business in Volente beach.  One of the main selling points for restaurants along Lake Travis is location, and the closer to the water, the better. That’s why Shack 512 couldn’t be any closer. “It’s a place that everyone on the lake knows about and they…

KINGSLAND, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Piles of debris are being removed from Lake LBJ in Kingsland. The community is focusing on cleaning the lake following the devastating October floods. The plan is to get most, if not all, of the lake cleaned up before the summer as that’s the most popular time in the area for visitors. They want to make sure the water is safe before anyone jumps in. Barges packed full of…

LLANO, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – It’s been four months since October’s historic flooding along the Llano River. For many, cleanup efforts are still ongoing in Llano County and rebuilding is underway. Saturday, the Llano Chamber of Commerce hosted a benefit concert to help flood survivors like Bill and Laura Villella. Back in October flood waters poured into their home trapping the couple inside. “We were stuck in the house for three and half hours before we got rescued with…

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – In about two weeks, Austin’s Watershed Protection Department will begin clearing out homeless camps that are considered a threat to those living there or others.  The six-month pilot program includes first responders, environmental groups and social service providers to help connect people in the camps to resources that can help them.  On any given night in Austin, there are more than 2,000 people experiencing homelessness.  “It’s an issue that’s…

AUSTIN,Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Senate Bill 762: It’s called the “Texas Small Business Protection Act” “Businesses come here for minimal regulations, for freedom.  And if we start putting burdensome regulations on them, there goes our economy,” said Senator Donna Campbell (R) New Braunfels. Senator Campbell filed the bill Tuesday morning.  If passed the legislation would prohibit cities like Austin and San Antonio from putting their mandated sick leave policies in place. Austin’s earned sick…