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Travis Co. declares disaster for flash flood emergency
Travis County issued a disaster declaration Saturday afternoon in response to ongoing flooding. As of Saturday afternoon, ...
Wall of water moving through NW Travis County is described as a "bulldozer"
Pounding rain and flooded creeks have Leander, Lago Vista and Jonestown racking up damage."It was a bulldozer," said Dave ...
Travis County authorities urging people to only call 911 in true emergencies during Fourth of July weekend
Officials said 911 should only be contacted if someone is seriously hurt, a fire has started or if illegal firework usage is ...
LIVE BLOG: At least 6 dead in Burnet, Travis counties after ‘catastrophic’ flash flooding
Several areas across Central Texas are experiencing flash flooding as rain continues to move through the area.
Landowner faulting Travis County over environmental concerns in closed landfill
The landowner of a closed landfill off U.S. Highway 290 is aiming to take legal action against Travis County over its ...
Travis County DA opposed to release of man found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2017 UT stabbing
The District Attorney's office said it will ask a judge not to release Kendrex White, who was found not guilty by reason of ...
Austin shooting spree suspect back in Travis County custody
Shane James, the suspect in the 2023 Central Texas shooting spree, has been transferred back to Travis County jail after ...
What’s happening with the money Travis County approved for affordable child care?
After Travis County overwhelmingly voted to approve a tax rate hike for affordable child care in November, the county is ...