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Firefighters were focused on containing the fire along its northern and eastern perimeter, where aggressive gusts from the southwest threatened to spread the flames. STINNETT, Texas — Firefighters in Texas faced rising temperatures, whipped-up winds and dry air Saturday in their battle to keep the largest wildfire in state history from turning more of the Panhandle into a parched wasteland. Firefighters were focused on containing the fire along its northern and eastern perimeter, where aggressive…

“Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this disaster,” H-E-B Group VP of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs Winell Herron said. TEXAS, USA — H-E-B on Saturday announced that it, along with Chairman Charles Butt, has committed a total of $1 million to wildfire recovery efforts in the Texas Panhandle. According to the store, Butt donated $500,000 to the State of Texas Agriculture Relief Fund (STAR), a fund that supports agricultural workers…

While most firefighters are battling flames, Assistant Boerne Fire Chief, Walter Ball, has the role of protecting crews on the front lines. SAN ANTONIO — A wildfire growing in the Texas Panhandle is now the largest in state history. At least two people have died in the raging inferno. Its path of destruction is now larger than the size of Rhode Island. The Smokehouse Creek Fire alone has torched more than 1 million acres. As…

The Turkey Track Ranch owners estimated that 80% of their pastures, plains and creek bottom vegetation has been burned by fire. CANADIAN, Texas — An historic Texas ranch that’s currently up for sale for $180 million was among those badly burned by the sprawling wildfires in the Panhandle. The owners of the Turkey Track Ranch said they were “heartbroken by this devastating fire,” both on their property and the surrounding areas, according to a statement…

The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of fires that burned out of control and threatened rural towns. (AP) — A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history, as flames blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches. Authorities warned that the damage to communities on the high plains could be extensive. The largest…

click to enlarge Screenshot from Texas A&M Forest Service video Wildfires have erupted in the Texas Panhandle this week. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — Firefighters are still working to extinguish five raging wildfires in the Texas Panhandle that have already collectively burned nearly 575,000 acres, an amount of land that’s roughly 40% larger than Houston, the…

Thunderstorms with possible hail and damaging wind headed to San Antonio, Hill Country DogoraSun/Getty Images/iStockphoto Update: Saturday, February 10, at 7:40 a.m.: The Alamo City faces multiple rounds of storms beginning Saturday morning and continuing through Sunday morning with main threats including large hail and damaging wind gusts, according to NWS. Thunderstorms will threaten the San Antonio area mainly in the afternoon through the overnight. Isolated instances of large hail and damaging winds are possible. While…

National Weather Services reports hail in North Texas as the risk for severe storms continues to grow down to San Antonio.  John Davenport /San Antonio Express-News Update: Friday, February 2 at 5:33 p.m.:  The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of South Central Texas including San Antonio until midnight Saturday. Threats with the severe weather include: tornadoes, hail the size of tennis balls and wind gusts up to 65 mph. …

Lightning lights up storm clouds passing to the east of the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio on Friday, August 21, 2009. LISA KRANTZ/lkrantz@express-news.netLISA KRANTZ, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News San Antonians may want to park their cars in the garage Friday night as severe storms are expected to roll in. That’s what forecasters at the National Weather Service are saying in their latest announcement on social media. Right now San Antonio is at slight…

Construction on the new 1604 ramp in San Antonio. Zachary-Taylor Wright Update: Friday, February 2, at 8:35 a.m.: The Texas Department of Transportation has canceled major weekend highway closures set for this weekend due to severe weather headed towards San Antonio. Closures will be rescheduled for a later date.  Original story: Although San Antonians have already accepted the highway closure fate for the Alamo City, it doesn’t make traffic headaches any less painful. Once again, drivers…

Several San Antonio roads remain closed Thursday morning, as flooding continues to impact areas across the city. Tim M Lanthier/Getty Images Strong storms and heavy rain have taken over the Alamo City over the past few days, and while the worst is over, San Antonians are now faced with several road closures across the city due to flooding.  Following many rounds of showers, San Antonio will finally see clear skies and sunshine Thursday afternoon, January 25….

One risky decision to go down a water-filled road could end up costing you your life and even the lives of first responders. BEAUMONT, Texas — Several drivers in Beaumont found themselves submerged Wednesday morning in Beaumont. In the dark of night as the rain poured they accidentally drove right into danger along MLK. One risky decision to go down a water-filled road could end up costing you your life and even the lives of…

San Antonio expected to see another round of rain Wednesday night.  Caleb Downs / San Antonio Express-News Update: 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, January 24: According to an updated situation report by the National Weather Service, the San Antonio area is now expected to see heavier rain activity prolonged in central counties. Residents can expect a potential 1 to 2 inches of rain over the expanded watch area. The original story as follows: Article continues below this…

High waters on the roads have closed several streets in and around San Antonio. TxDOT Cameras More heavy rains Tuesday night headed into Wednesday morning left several low-lying areas and intersections with creeks and rivers seeing flash flooding – something a National Weather Service meteorologist warned MySA would be possible as saturated grounds across the city continued to be doused throughout the week. With waters rapidly rising, dozens of roads across the street have been closed…

Fire truck parked in front of a fire department AlexSava/Getty Images Texas wildfires threaten thousands of lives every year. This past year was no different as the state saw thousands of acres destroyed by blazing flames. Now, to combat fires, a new station is set to serve a drought-risked area in the Texas Hill Country.  Fires grew to the point in which 191 of the state’s 254 counties had active wildfires that have reportedly burned…