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The recovery follows repeated warnings that area waterways remain dangerous after recent flooding because of swift currents and submerged debris.

Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak.

Communities across San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are beginning to respond after heavy rains caused dangerous flooding, evacuations and damage across the region.

The National Weather Service's preliminary damage survey found the tornado reached EF-1 strength with peak winds of 100 mph and traveled about 4 miles through northwest San Antonio.

A tornado, widespread flooding and dozens of water rescues marked a dangerous day across South Central Texas as additional Tornado Warnings and the threat of more flooding continued into the night.

Storms are expected to bring periods of heavy rainfall throughout the day. Some areas could see several inches of rain.

The National Weather Service says the greatest risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding this week is west of San Antonio, while the metro area is expected to see periodic showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday.

A judge ruled that CPS Energy breached contracts for natural gas purchased during the February 2021 winter storm, rejecting the municipally owned utility's claim that the agreements were unconscionable and ordering it to pay nearly $400 million to two Energy Transfer subsidiaries.

Federal and state health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with cases reported in Texas and 16 other states. The CDC has not identified the source, though previous outbreaks have been linked to contaminated fresh produce.