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

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

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…

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Wildfire in Bastrop County nearly fully contained

Wildfire in Bastrop County nearly fully contained

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…

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State resources released as wildfire in Bastrop County fully contained

State resources released as wildfire in Bastrop County fully contained

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…

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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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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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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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Crews respond to crane collapse in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Crews respond to crane collapse in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported at Tropicana Field. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A crane reportedly collapsed in Downtown St. Pete late Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton made its way through Florida’s coast. St. Pete Fire Rescue says the crane collapsed in the area of the 400 Central Avenue building construction site.  Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported…

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Crane collapses in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Crane collapses in Downtown St. Pete during Hurricane Milton

Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported at Tropicana Field. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A crane reportedly collapsed in Downtown St. Pete late Wednesday night as Hurricane Milton made its way through Florida’s coast. St. Pete Fire Rescue says the crane collapsed in the area of the 400 Central Avenue building construction site.  Crews at the same time of the crane incident also responded to roof damage reported…

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Houston-area gas station penalized $50K for price-gouging during Hurricane Beryl

Houston-area gas station penalized $50K for price-gouging during Hurricane Beryl

The Super Stop on North Main Street in Baytown raised prices during the storm and was hit with a $50,000 penalty, according to the DA’s office. BAYTOWN, Texas — A Houston-area gas station was hit with a $50,000 penalty after the Harris County District Attorney’s office said it raised prices during Hurricane Beryl earlier this year. Super Stop, which is on North Main Street in Baytown, raised prices more than 40% during the storm, the…

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Update from Houston’s beloved Pancho Claus whose home was flooded during Hurricane Beryl

Update from Houston’s beloved Pancho Claus whose home was flooded during Hurricane Beryl

Richard Reyes has been bringing joy and Christmas gifts to children in low-income neighborhoods for more than 4 decades. After Beryl, he was the one who needed help. HOUSTON — We have an update on efforts to help Richard Reyes — better known as Pancho Claus — recover from Hurricane Beryl. As we first reported in July, Beryl flooded Reyes’ Houston home and uprooted trees that damaged his roof.  Editor’s note: The above video originally aired…

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Houston volunteers help rescue hundreds of people in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Houston volunteers help rescue hundreds of people in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

CrowdSource Rescue was founded when Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017. Now, the group is coordinating volunteer search and rescue efforts in hard-hit areas. HOUSTON — In the wake of Hurricane Helene, a Houston-based search and rescue group has located hundreds of people in North Carolina’s hardest-hit communities. More than 100 volunteers with CrowdSource Rescue deployed after the storm that’s blamed for nearly 200 deaths.  Director Lor Garza Dykes told KHOU 11 the requests for…

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