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Wind speeds have come down and humidity is expected to increase slightly, but Texans should act with caution as fire risks ...

Multiple wildfires erupted across Central and South Texas on March 4 as high winds left thousands without power in both ...

As many as 17 families lost their homes in extensive wildfires that blazed through the town of Sinton and surrounding areas ...

"Democrats showed up in full wardrobe, dressed in pink as a symbolic protest against people who wanted them to do something ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — Firefighters on Thursday battled a three-alarm blaze that impacted a set of townhomes in North Texas. Call ...

A wind-fueled fire ravaged several homes in Belton Wednesday morning, spreading from one home to another, destroying both and ...

A large fire in Duval County burned over 500 acres. The Mayor of San Diego, Texas said the fire neared homes and one shed was destroyed.

Arlington firefighters were called to a 3-alarm fire at the Parkside Townhomes on Thursday morning. The fire was first reported at about 10:45 a.m. at a home on the 2200 block of Millview Drive. The ...

According to Texas A&M Forest Service's latest report, both fires are 95-percent contained. San Patricio Co. is keeping its civic center open for displaced residents.

A well-known Northeast Side bar went up in flames this morning.The fire started around 4:30 a.m. atBe'Same Bar off East ...

The fire, located in Hays County on the brink of the Buda and Kyle jurisdiction, is now 150 acres and 75% contained. The ...