Elyse Smith

Drought conditions in Texas are affecting multiple industries, including cattle. ABC13 spoke to Wharton County ranchers about how these conditions are putting them in a tough spot.

Ahhh, the leaves are changing, and the air smells like pumpkin spice. The only thing that could make this season better is a good show or movie to curl up with.

After weeks of waiting, a season-changing cold front is on the way to southeast Texas on Tuesday night.

Congrats girl! You survived finals, a time known for late nights and what seems like endless studying.

This October, a vast snowpack formed across Siberia after several snow events occurred in northern Asia. As it turns out, this phenomenon worldwide can influence winter weather patterns in the U.S Here's how.

Elyse Smith Wed, April 1, 2026 at 1:58 AM GMT+2 3 min read

ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith explains how the weather can impact the spring bloom of wildflowers in Texas.

Forecast for Artemis II's splashdown shows favorable conditions off the coast of San Diego.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This month marks 10 years since the Tax Day flood decimated portions of southeast Texas.

A study just released Wednesday afternoon in the journal Science Advances details how a specific element of climate change is leading to extreme water levels across the globe. Here in Southeast Texas, this could lead to more frequent coastal flooding.