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Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits and north of State Highway 71. In a media…

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate their homes as crews work to contain a 400-acre wildfire that started in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – began just after noon, eight miles east of Bastrop city limits and north of State Highway 71. In a media…

Around 65 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Some evacuations have been lifted as crews continue to contain a 400-acre wildfire in Bastrop County that started Sunday. Many people were forced to leave their homes after the Hudson Fire started around noon on Sunday about 8 miles east of Bastrop, just north of State Highway 71. The Texas A&M Forest Service said Monday that a structure…

click to enlarge Shutterstock / Philip Yabut U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene shares her gazpacho recipe with reporters. Assclown Alert is a column of opinion, analysis and snark. As residents of Florida and other states suffer from the devastating consequences of hurricanes Helene and Milton, far-right pundits have once again become locked in a debate whether God or weather-control machines are responsible. Shortly after Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast, William Koenig of the conspiracy-prone…

click to enlarge Courtesy Photo / USAA USAA employs approximately 19,000 people in San Antonio. After hurricanes Helene and Milton, San Antonio-based USAA and its members donated nearly $3 million to disaster relief organizations to assist with recovery, according to officials with the financial services giant. Donations went to the American Red Cross, disaster relief non-profit Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen, USAA officials said. The company made an initial $1 million donation after Helene, then…

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. ORLANDO, Fla. — Even in disaster, there is a silver lining. As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. Hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, staffed AdventHealth facilities during the height of the hurricane, working through the night to ensure the community, including delivering parents…

As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. ORLANDO, Fla. — Even in disaster, there is a silver lining. As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women welcomed 67 babies into the world. Hundreds of team members, including nurses, physicians and specialists, staffed AdventHealth facilities during the height of the hurricane, working through the night to ensure the community, including delivering parents…

Once power is back on, the zoo plans to conduct more assessments before announcing a reopening date. TAMPA, Fla. — ZooTampa announced on Friday that it will remain closed for cleanup and recovery after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday night. According to a statement from the zoo, it is currently without power and it’s utilizing emergency generators to run the systems needed to maintain animal diets, the manatee critical care center and aquatic habitats.  “All…

Now there is a possibility the shortage could worsen because another key IV fluid manufacturing facility is located along the potential path of Milton. NEW ORLEANS — The effects of Hurricane Helene have limited the country’s access to intravenous (IV) solution due to the temporary shutdown of a facility in North Carolina. Doctors use the solution to hydrate patients and deliver medicine. Doctors worry Hurricane Milton could increase the shortage. “There are sick people in the hospital…

Two training sessions are scheduled this week for those interested in a fast-track course to become a volunteer and be deployed to Florida. SAN ANTONIO — With Hurricane Milton on the verge of invading Florida, the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas is calling on the community to step up and volunteer.  The growing demand for volunteers comes during a time when devastated communities in multiple states are recovering from Hurricane Helene. “We…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a Category 3 hurricane, is approaching landfall Wednesday as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers in states which…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

Florida blood centers have lost hundreds of whole blood and platelet donations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. SAN ANTONIO — Hurricane Milton, now a category 3 hurricane, approaches landfall as Floridians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which tore through the state just last week. Now, victims across several states are in need of blood and platelet donations. South Texas Blood and Tissue is working diligently with blood centers across the states who have…

The Vancouver native turned NASCAR Hall of Famer also got his friends to help, as Helene’s aftermath continues to devastate thousands. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — Vancouver native Greg Biffle, known for his achievements as a NASCAR driver, is using his personal helicopter and social media reach to aid those affected by Hurricane Helene this season. In a striking moment, footage shows a man stranded in North Carolina signaling for help with a mirror. He is…

Nate Fackler, a senior at Waukee Northwest High School, is also a pilot. He’s using his flying skills to make an impact and spread “Iowa nice.” ANKENY, Iowa — At just 18-years-old, Nate Fackler is a licensed pilot who wanted to help people impacted by Hurricane Helene.  On Monday morning, Fackler and another pilot, Connor Yawn, will be making the six-hour flight to South Carolina. From there, they will make their way directly to North…