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3 weeks ago | 
everythinglubbock.com | Anthony Torres
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to prohibit the purchase of “unhealthy foods” with SNAP benefits.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Anthony Torres
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the severe weather season quickly approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar told Texans they will be able to purchase certain items tax free during the state’s tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies. The holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on April 26 and will end at midnight on April 28, according to the press release.
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2 months ago | 
kxan.com | Anthony Torres
AUSTIN (KXAN) - An Amber alert was issued Monday night for two children who were abducted in Rockdale, Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety said it is actively looking for 5-year-old Emmett Castilleja and 6-year-old Appollo Castilleja. Authorities said the suspect was identified as 35-year-old Brittney Shields. If you have any information on their whereabouts, you are asked to call the Rockdale Police Department or 911.
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2 months ago | 
valleycentral.com | Anthony Torres |Kevin Baskar |Erica Pauda |Cora Neas
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). In a Monday evening update just after 8:00 p.m., TFS said the affected area was 9,737 acres and was now 85% contained. Earlier Monday morning in a 10 a.m. update, the fire had been 65% contained.
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2 months ago | 
fox44news.com | Anthony Torres |Kevin Baskar |Erica Pauda |Cora Neas
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by Monday, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). As of 10 a.m. Monday, the affected area was 9,737 acres and 65% contained, according to TFS. “Crews worked the edges of the fire and any flare ups during the night,” Fredericksburg Fire Chief Lynn Bizzell said in a news release from the city on Monday.
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2 months ago | 
myhighplains.com | Anthony Torres |Kevin Baskar |Cora Neas |Matt Grant
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2 months ago | 
conchovalleyhomepage.com | Anthony Torres |Kevin Baskar |Cora Neas |Matt Grant
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,500 acres Sunday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). The firefighting effort was able to reach 40% containment of the fire by Sunday morning. At just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, TFS said the fire was now 55% contained.
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2 months ago | 
newsnationnow.com | Anthony Torres |Kevin Baskar |Cora Neas |Matt Grant
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) - A Gillespie County wildfire, named the Crabapple fire, prompted evacuations as it reached more than 9,500 acres Sunday afternoon, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS). The firefighting effort was able to reach 40% containment of the fire by Sunday morning. "On the left flank, fireline is finished from Highway 16 to CR 1631. Engine crews continue structure protection.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
kxan.com | Anthony Torres
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state's request for fire management assistance grants for the Welder Fire in San Patricio County and the Duke Fire in Bexar County, according to a press release. "The State of Texas and emergency responders continue to work around the clock to fight the wildfires in Texas and keep our communities safe," Abbott said.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
ketk.com | Adam Schwager |Esmeralda Zamora |Anthony Torres
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday morning held a press conference in Austin on Texas’ preparation and response ahead of winter weather set to impact the state. KXAN’s First Warning Weather Team anticipates Tuesday evening will bring the coldest air of the season. Areas of Central Texas will see rain, with the rain forecasted to end before midnight. “Today is a stereotypical example of how weather can change dramatically in the state of Texas,” Abbott said.
