400-acre brush fire sparks evacuations in south Bexar County, officials say

About 30 homes have been evacuated in the area of Silver Mountain Drive. Officials say it started as a controlled burn before getting “out of control.” SAN ANTONIO — A growing brush fire in south Bexar County has led to the evacuations of about 30 nearby homes as agencies respond, according to officials.  Firefighters initially responded … Read more

300-acre brush fire sparks evacuations in south Bexar County, officials say

About 30 homes were evacuated in the area of Silver Mountain Drive. Officials say it started as a controlled burn before getting “out of control.” SAN ANTONIO — A growing brush fire in south Bexar County has led to the evacuations of about 30 nearby homes as agencies respond, according to officials.  Firefighters initially responded to … Read more

Emergency plans at Texas youth camps face little scrutiny. Now lawmakers could change that.

Parents might be surprised about the lack of oversight on camp emergency management plans. Lawmakers could make changes. SAN ANTONIO — Who reviews camp emergency plans at local youth camps across Texas? The answer: one inspector, once a year, during a visit to the camp. The inspector doesn’t keep a copy of the plan for … Read more

Gov. Abbott takes legal action to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu from office; Wu responds

The governor filed a suit with the Texas Supreme Court, calling Wu the “ringleader” AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott took legal action Tuesday in the wake of House Democrats leaving Texas in the battle over redistricting. Abbott filed an emergency petition to remove state Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), who he calls the “ringleader of … Read more