Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg, now 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 8,640-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. It is … Read more

San Antonio River Walk turns green for 56th St. Patrick’s Day celebration

The San Antonio River Dyeing Parade transforms the river to an emerald green for the holiday that’s all about luck, joy and fun. SAN ANTONIO — This weekend kicked off St. Patrick’s Day in San Antonio with an annual tradition the city has continued for the past 56 years. The San Antonio River Dyeing Parade transforms the … Read more

32 people displaced, 4 animals dead following 3-building fire in far east Austin

Officials with the Austin Fire Department determined that the fire was accidental. AUSTIN, Texas — Thirty-two people are without a home following a structure fire that spread to three separate buildings in far east Austin. The fire occurred in the 6800 block of Wentworth Drive, near Decker Lake. The fire originated at a two-story duplex … Read more

AUTHORITIES: Man living in country illegally arrested in East Texas for child sexual assault

Jose Garcia Rivera was arrested and booked into the Titus County Jail where he awaits arraignment. TITUS COUNTY, Texas — The Titus County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for alleged child sex abuse. According to the TCSO, on Friday evening, deputies were told about the sexual assault of a child by a man who was … Read more

Crews battling 8,640-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

The Crabapple fire started at around 1 p.m. Saturday. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials in Gilespie County along with the Texas A&M Forest Service are currently battling a massive 8,640-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. Departments from across Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple … Read more

Man hospitalized for burns, smoke inhalation after storage shed catches fire in San Antonio

Around 2 p.m., more than 10 fire units responded to the 100 block of Willow Street after receiving reports of a structure fire. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department said a man was hospitalized after suffering burns and smoke inhalation from a fire that destroyed a storage shed. Around 2 p.m., more than … Read more

Crews battling 400-acre Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg

The Crabapple fire started at around 1 p.m. Saturday. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Fire officials are currently battling a 400-acre fire near Fredericksburg, Texas, according to authorities. Departments from across Gillespie County have responded to the grass fire in the 8700 block of Lower Crabapple that… Posted by Fredericksburg Fire EMS on Saturday, March 15, 2025 Departments … Read more