Evacuations underway as crews work to contain 100-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

Evacuations underway as crews work to contain 100-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

The evacuations were initially put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road, but were expanded as the fire grew. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C…

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Evacuations underway as crews work to contain 50-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

Evacuations underway as crews work to contain 50-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

The evacuations were put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C at around 1:50 p.m. Precautionary evacuation orders were…

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Evacuations underway as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Evacuations underway as crews work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

The evacuations were initially put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road, but were expanded as the fire grew. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C…

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

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

Around 40 to 50 homes were evacuated as the fire spread to 250 acres near Smithville. AUSTIN, Texas — Many people were forced to evacuate as crews work to contain a 250-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – sparked just after noon eight miles east of Bastrop city limits north of SH 71. As of 5:20 p.m. Sunday,…

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Crews continue to work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

Crews continue to work to contain massive wildfire in Bastrop County

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…

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Evacuations in place as crews battle 50-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

Evacuations in place as crews battle 50-acre wildfire in Bastrop County

The evacuations were put in place for the area along Park Road 1C between Alum Creek Road and Cottletown Road. AUSTIN, Texas — Evacuations are underway as crews work to contain a 50-acre wildfire that sparked in Bastrop County Sunday afternoon. According to the Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management, crews responded to the wildfire – named the Hudson Fire – burning south of Park Road 1C at around 1:50 p.m. Precautionary evacuation orders were…

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Forecast: Warm and windy on Sunday; severe weather threat Monday evening

Forecast: Warm and windy on Sunday; severe weather threat Monday evening

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Weather Team. Author: Shane Hinton (KVUE), Jordan Darensbourg, Hunter Williams, Grace Thornton Published: 11:46 AM CST March 6, 2019 Updated: 6:55 PM CDT November 2, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas — We just wrapped up the warmest October on record and the 2nd driest October on record for Austin, but our weather pattern is now looking a bit more active to start the month of November.  Through the day…

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Houston Cougars take on A&M Aggies in charity exhibition game supporting Hurricane Beryl relief

Houston Cougars take on A&M Aggies in charity exhibition game supporting Hurricane Beryl relief

The University of Houston said this will be the first time the teams play in a preseason exhibition game while both are ranked. HOUSTON — Two of the top college basketball teams in the country will face off Sunday in an exhibition game to raise funds for Hurricane Beryl relief efforts. The No. 4 Houston Cougars will take on the No. 13 Texas A&M Aggies at the Fertitta Center on October 27. Tip off is…

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IV fluid shortage caused by hurricane to last for months

IV fluid shortage caused by hurricane to last for months

Health care providers across the country are conserving IV fluid – liquids that help hydrate or deliver medicine directly into a patient’s bloodstream – in the face of a nationwide shortage. In Texas, some hospitals have suspended elective surgeries to deal with the shortage, while others are cutting back on the amount of fluid used in each procedure. The cause of the problem is Hurricane Helene, which flooded the area around a facility in North…

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Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Austin and Travis County issue disaster declaration as dry conditions increase wildfire risks

Austin and Travis County are issuing a disaster declaration in preparation for severe risk of wildfires as dry conditions elevate fire weather conditions. Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson each signed a declaration on Thursday. Those came just three days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 143 counties, including Travis County. Hays and Williamson Counties are also included. Watson said signing the declarations is preemptive. It allows the city…

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With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

With drought conditions worsening, here’s how to prepare for wildfires

2024 is likely to go down in history as a red-letter year for wildfires. Back in February, a fire ignited in Hutchison County and quickly burned more than 1 million acres under dry, warm and windy conditions. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is now considered the largest fire recorded in Texas history. As fall settles in, along with cooler temperatures, it may be tempting to let one’s guard down when it comes to wildfires. But with…

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Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

Assclown Alert: Ginning up hurricane conspiracies with the MAGA crowd

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…

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Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

Amateur radio volunteers provide and maintain crucial communication links when hurricanes strike

When storms like Helene and Milton sever traditional wireless and web networks, these operators can step in to provide weather updates and damage assessments, connect people with worried loved ones far away, and even relay emails. By Jerry Clayton, Texas Public RadioOctober 15, 2024 9:05 amTech & Innovation, Texas Newsroom, Texas Public Radio

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Houston SPCA providing disaster relief to SPCA Tampa Bay in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Houston SPCA providing disaster relief to SPCA Tampa Bay in wake of Hurricanes Helene, Milton

SPCA Tamba Bay requested the assistance of Houston SPCA due to excess animals in its care. Houston SPCA said it plans to return with nearly 100 pets, including 50 cats, 20 rabbits and guinea pigs, as well as 25 small dogs and puppies to place in the adoption program. Three sprinter vans and two vehicles holding 13 emergency response team members and other supplies are expected to head to the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday…

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