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How Bastrop played a key role in WWII and boasts a connection to the 1900 Galveston hurricane

Posted on November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Robbie Saunders is a local historian and a board member with the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center. She shared this information for the Standard’s Texas Museum Map series: The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center is located in the heart of downtown Bastrop. The community has been called the most historic small town in Texas. Our motto is “Bastrop history is Texas history.” So whether you’re a new move-in, a long-time local, a day tripper, or a first-time traveler…

Report on Texas power response highlights failures in May derecho, Hurricane Beryl

Posted on November 21, 2024November 22, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The report made 14 recommendations from communication, state policy and procedure. HOUSTON — Two widespread disasters affected Houston over the summer, causing damage and disruptive power outages: the May 16 derecho and Hurricane Beryl which made landfall in Matagorda Bay on July 8. Millions of people lost power, causing Gov. Greg Abbott to call for a report on what caused the “unacceptable” response. The report, released Thursday, listed 14 recommendations. The Public Utility Commission of…

Hurricane damage, election may cloud future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal

Posted on November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Big decisions loom over repairs to Tropicana Field, the larger deal to replace it and the team’s decision to play in Tampa next year. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — No longer shaded by Tropicana Field’s dome, the famous Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill sits right outside its non-existent roof. “We’re looking to maybe pivot and do some more concerts, do some fundraisers, have more music. We’ll figure something out,” Owner Mark Ferguson said, adding baseball is…

'Flooding is our number one natural disaster' | Breaking down the voter-approved Harris County Flood Control District tax rate hike

Posted on November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

The nearly 60% tax increase means about $60 per year for the average Harris County homeowner. HOUSTON — In an era of ever-skeptical voters, the Harris County Flood Control District is grateful so-called Proposition A was approved Tuesday night. “We know that voters made a thoughtful decision,” HCFCD executive director Tina Petersen said. She said the nearly 60% hike in the agency’s tax rate will pay for, among other things, expanded maintenance throughout the system….

First responders searched for hours after being told two people were swept away in flash flood

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch when the water came. SAN ANTONIO — First responders reportedly searched for hours after being told that at least two other people were caught up in a flash flood late Monday evening and swept away. Firefighters did rescue one person who told them they “think there may have been other people with them.” Officials say that at least five homeless people…

First responders searching for two people caught in flash flood

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch when the water came. SAN ANTONIO — First responders are searching for at least two people that were caught up in a flash flood late Monday evening. Officials say that at least five homeless people were camped in the drainage ditch near I-10 and Tioga Drive when the water came. Firefighters responded around 10:20 p.m. to search the area. Three of…

Some evacuations lifted as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Wildfire in Bastrop County nearly fully contained

Posted on November 4, 2024November 7, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Around 65 homes were initially evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Some evacuations have been lifted as crews continue working 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…

State resources released as wildfire in Bastrop County fully contained

Posted on November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Around 65 homes were initially evacuated as the fire spread to 400 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — A 400-acre wildfire in Bastrop County that started on Sunday has now been fully contained. 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 fire started the…

400-acre wildfire near Bastrop State Park leads to evacuations

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

From KUT News: A wildfire fueled by high winds is spreading near Bastrop State Park, the Texas A&M Forest Service says. The Hudson Fire, which has burned 400 acres as of 1:26 a.m. Monday, is 20% contained and moving north between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park, officials said. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, which is posting updates on its Facebook page, says there are evacuations in effect along Park Road 1C…

Multiple homes evacuated as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Around 40 to 50 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, north of SH 71. As of 6:30…

Crews continue to work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County ahead of severe weather threat Monday night

Posted on November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

Some evacuations lifted as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Posted on November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

250-acre wildfire near Bastrop State Park leads to evacuations

Posted on November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 by WeatherPreppers

A wildfire fueled by high winds is spreading near Bastrop State Park, the Texas A&M Forest Service says. The Hudson Fire, which has burned 250 acres as of 5:10 p.m. Sunday, is 5% contained and moving north between Bastrop State Park and Buescher State Park, officials said. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, which is posting updates on its Facebook page, says there are evacuations in effect along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek…

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