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Major Fire Breaks Out at San Antonio Apartment Building

Firefighters battle blaze on second floor, no injuries reported

Pflugerville Declares Water Emergency as Supply Failure Looms

City warns of imminent public water supply failure, activates strict conservation measures

Texas Activates Statewide Emergency Resources Ahead of Severe Storms

Governor Greg Abbott directs emergency response as Concho Valley braces for potential flooding, hail, and tornadoes.

Major Crash Causes Widespread Power Outages Across Four Texas Counties

An 18-wheeler slammed into a power substation, leaving hundreds without electricity in Atascosa, Karnes, Live Oak, and Wilson counties.

Semitrailer Spills Lumber, Shutting Down Major San Antonio Highways

Debris scattered across Loop 410 and I-10 West ramps after truck accident

Two Rescued After Hot Air Balloon Snagged on Texas Cell Tower

Longview firefighters completed a complex rope rescue operation to bring the pair safely to the ground.

Hot-Air Balloon Crashes Into Cell Tower in Texas

Rescuers climbed 900 feet to reach 2 stranded passengers in Longview

Transformer Explosion Near Data Center Injures Worker

Incident prompts evacuation of nearby apartment complex in San Antonio

Hot Air Balloon Crashes Into Texas Cell Tower, Leaves 2 Stranded

Firefighters rescue occupants after balloon becomes snagged 920 feet in the air

Floydada Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Multiple February Calls

Firefighters address electrical, gas, and grass fires in Floydada and provide mutual aid to Plainview

Multiple Agencies Respond to Iowa Park Structure Fire

Crews from several departments battled the blaze at a former movie store location.

Two Rescued After Hot Air Balloon Crashes Into 920-Foot Cell Tower in Texas

Highly technical and time-consuming rescue operation required to save passengers from dangerous height.

Two Rescued After Hot Air Balloon Hits Texas Cell Tower

Strong winds at high elevation complicated the dramatic rescue operation.

Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Mines Area Near Fasken

Residents report loss of water as city crews work to repair the issue

House Fire Breaks Out Near El Paso Taco Spot

No injuries reported as 23 fire units respond to blaze that spread to neighboring home.

Trash Truck Strikes Overhead Sign, Shutting Down Westbound I-10 in Orange County

Crash leads to closure of all westbound lanes, with a fatal wreck later occurring in the eastbound lanes.

Caddo Fire Nearly Contained, But Hazards Could Linger

Houston officials say smoldering stumps and falling trees may pose risks for weeks

Cooke County Appoints New Emergency Coordinator

Rand Brown takes on role to lead county's disaster response efforts.

3-Alarm Fire Displaces 24 at Arlington Apartment Complex

Cause of the blaze still under investigation by local fire department.

Crash Causes Delays on I-10 in San Antonio

Portion of major highway closed after accident, causing traffic backups