Wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg now entirely contained

Wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg now entirely contained

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews have fully contained a nearly 80-acre wildfire that began burning near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, burned near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar…

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Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes

Capitol Conspiracies: Texas Republicans are flooding the session with bills based on online hoaxes

click to enlarge Illustration by David Loyola This legislative session, GOP lawmakers have filed bills based on debunked online claims, including the allegation that some public schools allow students to go to the bathroom in litter boxes. If it seems the Texas Legislature is debating an awful lot of bills this session that would be more appropriately discussed in an internet chat room, you’re not wrong. This session, lawmakers have filed more than 30 bills…

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Wildfire raging in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Wildfire raging in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A wildfire is burning west of Fredericksburg in Gillespie County, according to officials with the Texas A&M Forest Service.. Dubbed the “Reverse Fire,” it has burned 75 acres and according to recent reports is only 55% contained. Fire officials in the area tell us it started around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in Harper, Texas,…

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Crews battle wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

Crews battle wildfire in rural area west of Fredericksburg

The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oak Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg. HARPER, Texas — Crews are battling a 30-acre wildfire near Fredericksburg on Tuesday evening. The fire, named the Reverse Fire, is burning near the 400 block of E. Grand Oaks Drive in Harper, about 10 miles west of Fredericksburg, in a rural area heavily covered in cedar trees, Fredericksburg Fire…

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Austin leaders consider expanding wildfire protection plan

Austin leaders consider expanding wildfire protection plan

The city said the reason for the update is to reduce risks associated with wildfires, including the potential loss of life and property. AUSTIN, Texas — With summer fast approaching, Austin City Council is set to discuss its wildfire protection plan on Thursday.  Council members will look to authorize consulting services to help update and expand the 2014 Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the city and Travis County.  According to council’s agenda, the plan will…

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'Welcome to Aggieland Atlantis': Texas college town floods during finals week

'Welcome to Aggieland Atlantis': Texas college town floods during finals week

Dozens of Texas A&M University students are experiencing flash flooding this week after severe storms pummeled the Brazos Valley, leaving many streets underwater. While the skies are finally starting to clear today, May 7, residents are still grappling with the aftermath—scenes now widely shared in viral videos. Bryan, College Station, and other surrounding cities were under a severe thunderstorm warning yesterday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning of 60 mph winds, quarter-sized hail and a tornado…

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Austin removed from Tornado Watch; threat continues east of I-35

Austin removed from Tornado Watch; threat continues east of I-35

The Tornado Watch will expire in eastern portions of the KVUE area by 4 p.m. Tuesday. AUSTIN, Texas — Tuesday has been an active weather day across Central Texas, bringing hail, strong winds, flooding and several tornado warnings, including a confirmed tornado in Milam County. The severe weather threat has ended for the Austin metro and the Interstate 35 corridor, but it continues through 4 p.m. for Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties. Conditions remain…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect for some Central Texas counties, canceled for others

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect for some Central Texas counties, canceled for others

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Maysfield. The county was under a Tornado Warning that has since expired.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail,…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado reported on the ground in Milam County

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado reported on the ground in Milam County

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — *The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado on the ground in Milam County, near Highway 190, southeast of Cameron. The tornado is moving toward Maysfield. Residents in the area need to take cover immediately. The Tornado Warning in Milam County is expected to expire at 12:45 p.m.* An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued…

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Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect Tuesday

Weather Impact Alert | Tornado Watch in effect Tuesday

Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. With that being said, not everyone will see heavy rain or severe weather. We just want you to be prepared for some…

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Weather Impact Alert | Severe weather possible Monday evening through Tuesday

Weather Impact Alert | Severe weather possible Monday evening through Tuesday

Multiple rounds of storms will be possible. Here’s the latest on timing and primary threats. AUSTIN, Texas — An active weather pattern is unfolding across Central Texas, and the KVUE Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert through Monday evening and into Tuesday. Multiple rounds of storms are expected, with all forms of severe weather possible, including large hail, isolated tornadoes and flooding. Several areas across the KVUE viewing area, including the rain-starved Austin…

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Forecast: Storms return Monday | Increasing severe weather threat overnight into tomorrow

Forecast: Storms return Monday | Increasing severe weather threat overnight into tomorrow

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 2:58 PM CDT May 5, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — After a beautiful weekend in Central Texas, a stormy, unsettled pattern returns to the region beginning Monday.  An upper-level disturbance near Arizona will shift eastward and closer to the KVUE viewing area Monday, bringing the return of thunderstorms and the…

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Austin airport pauses some flights as severe weather threat hangs over city this week

Austin airport pauses some flights as severe weather threat hangs over city this week

Austin could see booming thunderstorms every day until Thursday, the National Weather Service says. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued several ground stops at the Austin airport due to the weather. Flight delays could continue over the next several days until severe weather lets up. The rain is thanks to a weather pattern called an “omega block” — a phenomenon that occurs when two low-pressure systems sit on either side of a high-pressure ridge, effectively…

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Forecast: Storms return Monday afternoon | Increasing severe weather threat overnight into tomorrow

Forecast: Storms return Monday afternoon | Increasing severe weather threat overnight into tomorrow

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Impact Team. Author: Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 7:24 AM CDT May 5, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — After a beautiful weekend, a stormy, unsettled pattern returns to Central Texas beginning Monday.  An upper-level disturbance near Arizona will shift eastward and closer to the KVUE viewing area today, bringing the return of thunderstorms and the potential for severe…

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Your photos and videos from Friday's severe weather across the Houston area

Your photos and videos from Friday's severe weather across the Houston area

Severe storms pushed through the Houston area on Friday. And as they did, you shared images with us. HOUSTON — Severe weather moved through the Houston area on Friday. There were numerous Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and a Tornado Warning. The storms brought hail in parts of Liberty County and Harris County. We haven’t seen or heard of any damage, but the watches and warnings were coming fast and furious throughout the day. Below are some…

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