Texas House lawmakers question if state is prepared for next major wildfire
More than 20 months after wildfires swept through the Texas Panhandle in early 2024, burning over 1.2 million…
Austin and Travis County issue wildfire disaster declaration
It has been more than six weeks since any measurable rain has fallen at Austin’s official recording sites,…
Austin launches Flood Insurance Assistance Program for high-risk areas
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin partnered with the Del Valle Community Coalition to conduct a Flood…
Austin Mayor, Travis County Judge declare disaster to combat growing wildfire threats
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown issued disaster declarations on Monday…
Texas faces heightened wildfire threat amid ongoing drought
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past week, 84 wildfires have scorched 1,883 acres across Texas, according to the…
Rapidly spreading wildfire south of Austin airport burns 20 acres
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — A fast-moving wildfire broke out Friday afternoon near the intersection of Highway 183 and…
Travis County Judge signs disaster declaration amid rising wildfire risks in Central Texas
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County Judge Andy Brown signed a disaster declaration Friday as a precautionary measure…