Citywide microsurfacing to start in Kyle Aug. 21

Crews will be out microsurfacing roads all over Kyle for seven days, weather permitting, starting Monday Aug. 21.

Texas fire officials say wildfires could happen anytime, anywhere

The Parmer Lane Fire sparked the same day the Forest Service increased its Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 4, largely because of the dry conditions.

Oak Grove Fire: Recovery efforts underway in Hays County

As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.

Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire in San Marcos caused by equipment use

The Texas A&M Forest Service says that the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos remains at an estimated 400 acres as of August 8 and is 90% contained.

Oak Grove Fire: Wildfire continues to burn in San Marcos

A home and several buildings were destroyed in the Oak Grove Fire in San Marcos. The fire has reached 400 acres and is 30% contained as of Aug. 6.

Oak Grove Fire: Temporary flight restriction in place

Officials say a drone was flying near the wildfire Saturday night, which the Texas A&M Forest Service says can be unsafe for firefighters.

Oak Grove Fire: Residents forced to evacuate as crews battle wildfire

One of several residents forced to evacuate due to the raging wildfire in San Marcos says, "It's life what am I supposed to do, you know, I don't want to burn up."

Water pipe leaks at San Marcos parks during Stage 3 drought

The City of San Marcos is asking everyone to bring their own water to city park during the Stage 3 drought response.

Scammers posing as law enforcement in Hays County: police

Hays County law enforcement is warning about reported phone scams where scammers are calling about pending arrest warrants and asking for payment with a gift card or bitcoin.

Texas wildfire threat has increased: officials

The risk for a large fire is not limited to the areas around Lake Travis. The threat includes the farm lands on the east side of the county around Manor and Pflugerville.

Additional charges filed in Hays County against San Antonio registered sex offender

Diego Cortez, a registered sex offender, now faces ten additional charges of possession of child pornography and first-degree felony sex abuse of child continuous of a victim under 14 years old.