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Crews work to contain wildfire in southeast Williamson County

Posted on March 4, 2025March 5, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

There have been at least eight reported fires in Williamson County on Tuesday. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — Crews are working to contain a wildfire in southeast Williamson County on Tuesday. As of 4:35 p.m., the Tree Line fire was 4 acres and 98% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire was burning southeast of Taylor off CR 480, south of CR 479. The Williamson County Office of Emergency Management said as of…

Multiple fires burning in Hays County, officials say

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Multiple fires are burning between FM 150 West in Kyle and Ruby Ranch Rd and FM 967 near Buda. An evacuation notice ended for another fire near Engelke Road in Kyle HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County first responders are working to put out multiple fires Tuesday afternoon as Central Texas deals with extreme fire weather conditions. The Hays County Office of Emergency Services (HCOEM) said members of its department and multiple Hays County fire departments…

Hays County wildfire near Buda leads to evacuation order for nearby residents

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

An evacuation order is in effect for a small area in Hays County west of Mountain City and Buda as multiple wildfires cropped up Tuesday. The fire is located north of Indian Hills Trail, east of Teal Lane, west of Story Drive and north of Onion Creek, the Hays County Office of Emergency Services said in a 5:20 p.m. Facebook post. The county says, while no structures are in danger, people who were ordered to…

Residents evacuate as wildfire rapidly spreads in South Bexar County

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Evacuations on Bexar County’s Southeast Side are underway as fire crews respond to a large brush fire near I-37 and Southton Road. Never miss San Antonio Report’s biggest stories. Sign up for The Recap, a newsletter rundown of the most important news, delivered every Monday and Thursday. The wildfire, happening about 13 miles southeast of downtown, prompted several mandatory evacuation orders from Bexar County Office of Emergency Management. The evacuation area includes residential homes, including…

Roof ripped off, damaged apartments, flipped over RVs: The DFW storm damage we saw

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Interstate 35W was closed Tuesday morning as high winds overturned vehicles. DALLAS — Damage was reported across North Texas on Tuesday morning as severe storms moved through the Metroplex. Two 18-wheelers were tipped over by the wind on Interstate 35W at FM 1171 and Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, officials said. Traffic was shut down on I-35W while the winds died down and officials worked to get tow trucks on the scene to remove the vehicle. …

Central Texas prepares for wildfire threat with expanded response

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“I was a single mom at the time with three kids and we had to pull it together and rebuild. At the time, that was probably the worst moment in my life.” PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Erichea Conti understands the full impact of a tragedy. In 2011, her home in Bastrop County burned down as fires quickly spread across the area. “I lost everything I owned. I was a single mom at the time with three…

Austin is at a 'potentially historic' risk of wildfires Tuesday. Here's how to prepare.

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Tuesday’s forecast includes low humidity levels, powerful winds and lots of sun: all the ingredients for wildfires to ignite and spread. National Weather Service officials said the conditions are dangerous and “potentially historic.” A red flag warning is in effect until Tuesday at 9 p.m. Meteorologists are expecting 30 mph sustained winds with gusts up to 55 mph. Humidity levels are expected to drop to 15% – in other words, the air will be super…

Texas’ biggest wildfire started a year ago. How does the Panhandle look now?

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Osier Lindley, who visited Canadian in the aftermath of the fire and again one year later, said the state of recovery depends on the person. “Canadian has a population of just over 2,000 people. More than 50 homes in that town were lost. So if you did not lose your house personally, you know someone or multiple people who did,” she said. “There isn’t one person who wasn’t affected. And of course, these memories are…

Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfires

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — A year after devastating wildfires engulfed the Panhandle, killing three people and burning millions of acres, Texas lawmakers have filed a slate of legislation aimed at mitigating the risks and damage…

A year after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents tugged between hope and anxiety

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. CANADIAN — Past the terracotta canyons and sloping hills in the Texas Panhandle is a colorful, small town center. A vibrant mural of the town’s name greets visitors,…

Freezing weather, wildfire and flood risk forecast across Texas

Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Several varieties of extreme weather are forecast for Texas this week as state officials monitor rising wildfire risks in West Texas and possible flash flooding in East Texas before frigid cold settles in…

‘This is a years-long recovery’: The Panhandle rebuilds after devastating wildfires

Posted on February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Around this time last year, a few downed power lines started a series of fires that would eventually go on to burn more than a million acres of land in the Texas Panhandle. It took three weeks before the Smokehouse Creek Fire was declared 100% contained by the Texas A&M Forest Service. But by that time, at least two people had been killed, as well as an estimated 15,000 head of cattle and more than…

Austin community unites to combat wildfires with Firewise program

Posted on February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

“It’s not all hard work. It’s just a matter of steps to harden your homes.” AUSTIN, Texas — A community in northeast Austin is taking the initiative to stop the spread of wildfires in their neighborhood. Firewise USA is a program that helps neighborhoods plan how to protect their homes against wildfires. On Saturday, Walnut Creek Enclave became the 21st Firewise community in Austin after learning tips and tricks to prevent wildfire spread. One neighbor…

$37M drainage improvement project designed to combat flooding in NE Harris County

Posted on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

In addition to flood mitigation, the project will improve storm sewer systems, upgrade streets, and provide new sidewalks in the Pine Trails subdivision. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A new drainage project designed to provide much-needed flood relief for residents in the Pine Trails subdivision officially broke ground Thursday. The $37 million initiative aims to tackle recurring flooding issues that have plagued the northeast Harris County community for years. The Pine Trails neighborhood was devastated by…

California homeowners face potential hikes as State Farm defends wildfire rate increase

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

This request comes just six months after a pending 30% rate hike application, potentially impacting millions of California homeowners. SAN DIEGO — State Farm, California’s largest home insurance provider, has requested a 22% emergency rate increase from state regulators, citing financial strain following the recent Los Angeles wildfires. This request comes just six months after a pending 30% rate hike application, potentially impacting millions of California homeowners. The insurance giant, which covers approximately one in…

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