Bexar County residents push fire preparation, native plant preservation after largest wildfire in Texas history

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Charlie Lewis said he’s taking action in his backyard after the largest wildfire in Texas history. “This is prime fuel for wildfire,” Lewis said. Recommended Videos It’s been two weeks since the Texas A&M Forest Service reported the Smokehouse Creek Fire in the Panhandle had been contained. Lewis, who serves as … Read more

Man dies after rescuing son from drowning, Bastrop police say

BASTROP, Texas – A man died after rescuing his son from drowning in a river near Fisherman’s Park, Bastrop police say. The drowning happened around 4:00 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Willow Street. Recommended Videos The Bastrop Police Department, the Bastrop Fire Department, and the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Department responded to Fisherman’s Park. … Read more