‘The safety and well-being of Texans is our No.1 priority’ | Gov. Abbott announces federal aid for resources to fight Texas wildfires

Right now, the Crabapple Wildfire near Fredericksburg covers an estimated 9,500 acres and is only about 40% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. TEXAS, USA — Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement Sunday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the state’s request for federal grant assistance to fight the … Read more

Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,500 acres, still only 40% contained

Fire crews in Gillespie County and Texas A&M Forest Service are continuing to battle the large blaze that began Saturday at around 1 p.m. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials in Gillespie County, along with the Texas A&M Forest Service, are continuing to battle a massive fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. The wildfire now … Read more

Local Native American advocate and author Larry Running Turtle has died

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local Native American Larry ‘Running Turtle’ has passed away. Larry ‘Running Turtle’ was a full-blood Native American. His mother was Cherokee and his father, Apache.   He was born in a small house in San Antonio on August 18, 1956.  ‘Running Turtle’  devoted his time to Native American issues, becoming an … Read more