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Signed June 20, House Bill 1902 makes jugging a standalone offense with harsher penalties. It applies not only to culprits ...

At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods, the camp said in a statement. Some remain missing.

Flash floods in Texas killed at least 82 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and left others still missing, ...

The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...

At least 82 people are dead and at least 41 more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed Texas Hill Country, with ...

Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people at the all-girls’ camp from deadly floods in Central ...

"It's sadly common for people to abandon puppies near public areas where they hope someone might find them," the rescue told ...

Flash floods in Central Texas have killed at least 82 people and left 41 missing as search efforts continue Monday.

At least 82 people have been killed in “catastrophic” flash flooding across Texas, while several others remain missing.