• Texas wildfires
City aims to mitigate wildfire risk

Central Texas has been impacted by several devastating wildfires throughout the past few years. As we approach the dry summer months, wildfire prevention is

Restored chopper helps combat wildfires

A refurbished helicopter was introduced as the newest unit in STARFlight's fleet. It will be used to help combat wildfires.

Fires help one Bastrop family follow a dream

The Conti family shelved plans to rebuild after the Bastrop fires and decided to take a new path.

18 months after the fires, Bastrop looks to future

A year and a half after a wind-fueled wildfire burned through Bastrop County, the community is starting to look forward once more.

New Bastrop homes dedicated

Two new homes have been dedicated for families burned out by the Bastrop wildfires, but the need is desperate for more donations to build more.

Crews practice aerial wildfire tactics

A very warm April afternoon is the perfect backdrop for local firefighters to train and learn about fighting fires from above, using helicopters.

Feds give Texas $31.2 million for 2011 wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Texas $31.2 million to help cover the costs of devastating wildfires that spread across the state during a

New fire code could trim Westlake trees

The extended drought has put much of Texas at risk for wildfire and no place holds as much potential disaster than Westlake Hills.

Wildfire near Fort Hood closer to containment

Firefighters believe they are nearing containment of a stubborn wildfire that has burned 405 acres in Central Texas and driven people from their homes.

Texas lawmakers to pay wildfire costs

Two years after one of the worst wildfire seasons in Texas history, state lawmakers are still working to cover the costs associated with those disasters.

Wildfire burning 175 acres in Bell, Coryell counties

Authorities say a wildfire that started from a campfire has burned about 175 acres in Central Texas and threatens five homes.

Texas agency seeks millions more to fight fires

The Texas agency responsible for fighting wildfires has asked the state Legislature for an additional $27.2 as it faces the threat of more devastating fires in

State parks busy with fall campers

Fall’s cool mornings and pleasantly warm afternoons make for perfect camping weather. So, it’s no surprise that this is the busiest time of the year for Texas

Safety of controlled burns questioned

The Austin Firefighters Association questions whether Austin Water Utility has the expertise to safely manage prescribed burns on area wild lands.

Travis Co. gets firefighting chopper

Travis County is about to get another tool to help fight wildfires. Commissioners approved money to buy a surplus helicopter for firefighting.

Right now the

Money still available 1 year after fire

Officials from a program through the Texas General Land Office says they still have plenty of money to give away for those who need it the most.
 

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A dad's fight to get his kids back

A court awarded Stephen James custody of his sons. But he could not get …

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