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Drought conditions worsening across Texas
Drought conditions are worsening across Texas as widespread precipitation is lacking across the state.
Kerr County Sheriff to take ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to burn ban violators
Officials warn of dangerous, dry weather conditions in wake of fires
Hunting season begins this Saturday in Gillespie with solid outlook
The Texas Hill Country draws in big game hunters from around the United States due to its successful harvest and the 2020-2021 season will be no different
South Texas rancher gets the surprise of his life
One South Texas rancher got the surprise of his life as he checked his game camera last week.
White-Tail Deer Hunting Season Has Started
Texas’ white-tailed deer hunting season began on Saturday. The archery-only season runs through Nov. 6, after which the general deer hunting season begins.
Texas Game Warden Field Notes
Compilation of recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.
Tropical Storm Beta brings flood risk to Texas and the Gulf Coast
Cover image by the NOAA By The Emergency Email & Wireless Network, n.d. Monday will bring the first effects of Tropical Storm Beta to the U.S. in the shape of heavy rain moving into the state of Texas. There will be some chances of severe weather along the Texas coast where Beta is expected to
FLASH FLOOD WATCH in effect until 1:00 P.M. Thursday
By Cary Burgess at Kerrville Daily Times, September 9, 2020 A FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been posted for the entire Hill Country until 1:00 p.m. Thursday. A strong cold front will combine with a powerful low pressure system to produce periods of intense rainfall across the Hill Country Wednesday and Wednesday night. Additional rainfall totals
Hurricane Laura in Texas: Evacuation orders lifted in some parts of Texas, Abbott to survey damage
By Texas Tribune Staff, August 27, 2020 Thursday’s biggest developments: Hurricane Laura downgraded to Category 2 Evacuation orders lifted, Abbott plans visit to storm-affected areas Evacuation orders in some parts of Texas will be lifted Thursday morning after officials there said residents can expect to make their way back home sooner than expected. Jefferson County’s
As Hurricane Laura heads for southeast Texas, officials scramble to evacuate and shelter people
The storm is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane whose dangerous winds and storm surge could cause damage along a large swath of the Gulf Coast and southeast Texas.
San Antonio company that breeds exotic wildlife sued by ex-exec
By Patrick Danner at San Antonio Express-News, August 26, 2020 San Antonio-based WildLife Partners LLC described itself in court papers last year as the “largest buyer and seller of high valued exotic wildlife in the United States.” WildLife Partners operates two ranches — in Mountain Home in Kerr County and Pettus in Bee County —
Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster in 23 counties ahead of Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura
With two storms gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico, Abbott on Sunday declared a state of disaster in coastal counties and warned Texans to remember coronavirus health guidelines.
