Texas A&M develops tool to predict power failures that lead to wildfires

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Staff Report on December 4, 2019

California utilities testing Aggie software that has been successfully used by Texas utilities

COLLEGE STATION – Imagine a tool that can discover problems on utility lines before outages, before power failures spark deadly wildfires, or before fears of wildfires prompt massive, pre-emptive power outages such as those suffered recently by millions of Californians.

Well, the tool exists. It is available today. And it works.

Engineers at Texas A&M University have developed the tool, a on...

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TCEQ hosts public meeting on Mirasol development

DRIPPING SPRINGS — On Monday, Feb. 12, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality hosted a public hearing for the Texas Land Application Permit (...

February 21, 2024

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Buda, Kyle see simultaneous wildfires

Around noon on Monday, Aug. 21, a wildfire was reported in the vicinity of FM 1626, FM 2770 and Robert S. Light Boulevard in Buda. According to the Ha...

August 23, 2023

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400-acre blaze 100% contained in Hays County

HAYS COUNTY — At approximately 3:13 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, Hays County and state agencies received a request for assistance on a fire burning north...

August 9, 2023

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Kyle FD team deployed to Fort Stockton

By Megan Navarro FORT STOCKTON — Three Kyle Fire Department (KFD) firefighters — Adam Laird, Andrew Cortez and Trent McCarty — were sent to Fort Stock...

April 5, 2023

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Hays County still under burn ban

By Megan Wehring HAYS COUNTY – Wildfires have been common this summer with severe drought conditions, leaving Hays County to be in a steady bur...

August 17, 2022

Community, Dripping Springs, News

Dripping Springs not undergoing disaster declaration

By Megan Wehring DRIPPING SPRINGS – Despite the recent wildfires and the county being under a burn ban, the city of Dripping Springs is not exe...

August 17, 2022

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

By Staff Report

December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

By Staff Report

October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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