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Hays County emergency alerts cause confusion during Tuesday's wildfires
Residents were left to speculate about an "ongoing incident" nearby. At least two wildfires prompted evacuations.
All evacuation orders lifted for Hays County residents in wake of wildfires
Some Hays County residents were told to evacuate on Tuesday due to active wildfires but as of 8 p.m. all such orders had been lifted.
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties
TEXAS - Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties. Officials caution the risk of new fires remains elevated, with the Hays County Judge issuing a burn ban late Wednesday. As of Wednesday, March 5, the Onion Creek Fire near Buda has burned an estimated 190 acres and is 80% contained.
Confusion Reigns Amid Wildfire Evacuation Orders in Hays County Near Buda and Onion Creek
Miscommunication and uncertainty plagued Hays County as wildfires led to confusing evacuation orders and alerts that lacked clarity, with residents struggling to understand the situation.
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays County
Wildfires continue to burn in Hays and Blanco Counties. Evacuation orders have been lifted, but this comes as we get word of a new wildfire
Evacuation order lifted for residents near Hays County wildfire
An evacuation order was lifted shortly before 8 p.m. for a small area in Hays County west of Mountain City and Buda as multiple wildfires cropped up Tuesday.
Hays County gets new Health Department Director to help meet growing needs of the community
Matthew Gonzalez, a Caldwell County native, began his role on March 1 after working at the department for the last five years ...
Onion Creek fire in Hays County nearly contained as of Wednesday morning
A fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon in Hays County and prompted evacuation orders for some residents was 45% contained ...
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Hays County Commissioners Court appoints new health department director
Matthew Gonzales was officially appointed as Hays County's health department director on Feb. 25 and had his first day on ...
Onion Creek fire still burning in Buda after evacuations lifted in Hays County
Multiple wildfires erupted across Central and South Texas on March 4 as high winds left thousands without power in both ...
Hays County fires threaten Kyle area: Track wildfires, red flag warnings in Central Texas
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the entire region through 9 p.m. due to extreme fire risk, according to the NWS' ...
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6 trending Central Texas stories: Hwy. 79 project moves forward, Hays County issues burn ban
Here are some trending stories you may have missed from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas from March 3 ...