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Just 7% of homeowners in Texas have flood insurance through the federal government, which runs the biggest flood insurance program in the country. That percentage drops to 2% when you move inland, to areas like AGÕæÈË°Ù¼ÒÀÖ and Kerr counties.

The Trump administration has not released more than $6 billion in grants for schools nationwide. For Austin ISD, that amounts to a loss of about $9.6 million in funding that helps pay for more than 100 positions.

The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.

Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers.

Maranatha Christian Center has become a donation center and a safe space for Kerrville's Hispanic and immigrant communities at a time when an increased presence of law enforcement has put many on edge.

State Sen. Angela Paxton, the attorney general’s wife, asked last week for the records to be sealed. A new judge brought on after the initial judge recused herself granted the request.

The Swedish company held a grand opening for its new, small-format store in San Marcos on Wednesday. People lined up overnight to be among the first to enter the 35,000-square-foot facility.

Austin has dozens of low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains. But money is tight and the city is only able to upgrade one every three years or so.

Residents in the Big Sandy Creek neighborhood say it could take months to return the area back to normal. More hands on deck will help speed up the process.