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Since 2015, a multiagency program has trained hundreds of first responders across Central Texas to handle wildfires where wildlands meet homes and businesses. (Courtesy Travis County ESD No. 2/Pflugerville Fire Department)

21 fires and counting: Travis County officials urge preparedness as Central Texas wildfire season intensifies

By Haley McLeod

As summer approaches, officials from Travis County, the city of Austin and local fire departments are urging residents to prepare for a potential wildfire season in Central Texas.

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Improvements at the intersection of FM 1660 and Hwy. 79 will construct turn lanes and improve signals. (Courtesy city of Hutto)

$31.7M in FM 1660 intersection projects see ...

The Williamson County Administration Building will open in spring 2026 and house a dozen county departments.

Williamson County's $90M admin building to open ...

Pflugerville's infrastructure projects are "the foundation that supports [the city's] progress," Gonzales said. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Mayor highlights $1B water investment at Pflugerville ...

City Council members expressed split opinions on expanding Hutto's certificate of convenience and necessity, the geographical area in which the city is required to provide water service. (Gracie Warhurst/Community Impact)

Published 2:41 PM | Apr 30, 2025 CDT

Hutto City Council to revisit Legacy Park development plan

Williamson County Commissioners lifted a county-wide burn ban at an April 29 meeting.

Published 12:45 PM | Apr 29, 2025 CDT

Williamson County officials terminate burn ban, effective April 29

Travis County commissioners have reappointed Gary Howell as the county’s fire marshal following his provisional term, which began in 2024. (Courtesy Travis County)

Published 2:35 PM | Apr 24, 2025 CDT

Travis County Fire Marshal Gary Howell appointed to 2-year term

Since taking office in 2020, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has led multiple initiatives focused on improving mental health care and addressing substance use. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:28 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

‘Substantial decline’ in fentanyl-related deaths across Travis County

City of Pflugerville officials are considering a project to renovated the Old Town Park and the property surrounding the city's historic water tower. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)

Published 3:24 PM | Apr 23, 2025 CDT

Pflugerville officials eye changes to Old Town Park, historic water tower

Texans can purchase batteries, flashlights, generators and other emergency preparedness supplies without state and local sales taxes from April 26-28. (Courtesy Texas A&M Forest Service)

Published 2:46 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Texans urged to prepare for disasters with tax-free emergency supplies, April 26-28

State funding through Upskill Texas program can help local business expand by helping foot the bill for employee job training. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 1:40 PM | Apr 22, 2025 CDT

Central Texas businesses can now tap into $6M in state funding to boost workforce

Steven Snell was sworn in as the next Williamson County judge by U.S. Rep. John Carter during an April 21 ceremony inside the Williamson County Courthouse.

Published 5:29 PM | Apr 21, 2025 CDT

Steven Snell inducted as Williamson County’s 32nd judge, announces plans to run in 2026

Precinct 3 County Commissioner Valerie Covey said commissioners are shooting to finalize the county's budget in late August.

Published 2:53 PM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT

‘The pie is only so big’: Williamson County weighs FY 2025-26 budget needs

The city of Pflugerville is asking residents to complete a survey as officials work on the Pflugerville Strategic Action Plan for 2026-30. (Courtesy city of Pflugerville)

Published 11:00 AM | Apr 17, 2025 CDT