Deadly storms slam Houston area with 100+ mph winds, causing widespread damage and power outages for nearly 1 million. Officials say it could take weeks to fully restore electricity in some areas. At least 4 killed in Harris County. Story: cbsaustin.com/news/n…

A River Flood Warning remains in place for the Little River near Rockdale in #Milam County. It's forecast to reach 30.5 feet at 4 am Saturday. Flood stage is 30 feet. Minor lowland flooding possible. #atx #atxwx #txwx #cbsaustinwx cbsaustin.com/weathe… pic.twitter.com/kMzL…

🎓 Congrats, graduates! 🎓 Six #1LISD students received diplomas from the SELF Project SEARCH program during a ceremony Thursday, May 16, at Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin. 📸 bit.ly/3ypK584 ℹ️ bit.ly/4bkEkqJ #NoPlaceLikeLISD

If you suffered property damage from recent severe storms and flooding, report your damage to TDEM.☔️ Submit a damage survey for homes and businesses here: damage.tdem.texas.go… This helps officials identify impacted areas & connect impacted Texans with recovery resources.

Earlier today, we had the privilege of dedicating the new DPS Fallen Officers Memorial and display during the department’s annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin. Both the new memorial and display, which are open to the public, will serve as a permanent place to…

To Fight Fires tells the history of the Austin Fire Department. How many fires have been at the Capitol? 🔎 Learn more about the people, stations, and fires: tinyurl.com/4d9btssb #AustinFire #AustinFireDepartment #firedepartment #austinhistory

Austin ISD celebrates the groundbreakings of our first two modernization projects through the 2022 Bond! 🧱🪛 @GHWootenWarrior and @ThomasGHarrisEl marked the occasion with singing, dancing, and words from @Matias_AISD and trustees @Dr_KevinFoster and @hunterforAISD. 🚧

🚨 #ICYMI: On Tuesday (5/14), the Travis County Commissioners Court approved directing staff to prepare for a tax rate election, which would generate money to expand early childhood and afterschool care for thousands of children.

#OnThisDay: 1949 After nearly 11 inches of rain fell overnight, the Clear Fork watershed broke through its levees, flooding the @CityofFortWorth. DYK: Most flood policies have a 30-day waiting period? bit.ly/TDI-flood-ins… 📷 @spcouta

Commissioner Miller kicked off today's International Symposium on Grapevine Epidemic Diseases offering opening remarks and presenting a gift to Heather McKinney, a descendant of the legendary Texas horticulturist T.V. Munson. The event is co-hosted by the Texas Department of…

Austin has an affordability crisis, and City government has been too slow and inefficient addressing it. We needed to act on Austin’s needs and with real results. Today, we did that. I’m proud of our success.

Central Texas weather: Storm damage in Bastrop County www.fox7austin.com/n…

HISTORIC UPDATE 🥳 Minimum lot size reform PASSES reducing 👇 size from 5,750 square foot to 1,800 square foot in Austin. HUGE win for middle class families, young professionals and reduced gentrification in one Texas city 🇺🇸

Streets were flooded, and trees and power lines were down across the region. READ MORE: trib.al/ptw3NSB

Your Voice Matters! The City of Austin is seeking input on what amenities should go on the new public spaces created by capping IH-35 at an open house on May 18. Please attend the workshop and share your feedback. www.ourfuture35.com/…

Accident in #Downtown on Red Riv St at E 18th St #ATXtraffic bit.ly/10BGKax