The National Weather Service has issued a “Red Flag Warning” for Central Texas all day Tuesday as inclement weather is expected to elevate wildfire risk. The arrival of a Pacific front early Tuesday will bring wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour and drive down humidity levels,

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Special Olympics athletes from across Texas spent Wednesday at the state capital in Austin lobbying for issues that affect over 60,000 athletes statewide and the group of delegates included three from Central Texas. Madi Potts, 19, has Down syndrome and has been participating in Special Olympics for more than four years now.

In response to the devastating Atkinson Avenue Fire, a blaze that began on Sunday, March 2, and is now contained, the community is collecting donations to support affected families.

The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night. The Republican-led effort passed 224-198 with two members voting present, one of them being Green. Ten Democrats voted on the resolution to censure Green.

Concerns rise of a supply chain disruption in the auto parts industry following tariffs that went into effect this week on Mexico, Canada and China.

Wildfires erupted in Texas on Tuesday afternoon in San Patricio County, and in Buda, a town just south of Austin. Strong winds have knocked out power to more than 20,000 customers.

The ozone season in Dallas-Fort Worth lasts most of the year hotter weather can have an impact on ground-level ozone and the air quality.

Senate Bill 314 would ban certain food additives from free and reduced-price meals served in public schools. Senate Bill 25 proposes requiring students to take nutrition classes beginning in high school and directing food manufacturers to label products containing certain ingredients.

Given the recent measles outbreak in Central and South-Central Texas, it is essential to stay informed and take preventive measures to protect yourself.

As ozone season begins, the region has already exceeded federal air quality standards. Environmental advocates are urging residents to change small behaviors in their lives while cities work to fix the problem.