Walker County Texas News

03/07/2025

03/06/2025

Update on the Fatal I45 Accident

One woman is dead after a Federal Express 18-wheeler rollover on northbound Interstate 45 in Madison County due to the wind about 9:15 a.m.,Tuesday. The crash occurred near the Madison-Walker county line, with traffic backing up an estimated four miles, extending up into Walker County. The Texas De

03/04/2025

I45 NB 131MM

UPDATE: According to TXDOT, the roadway is clearing, and traffic is flowing.

Fire and EMS are on scene at the 131MM Northbound on I45 (near Madison County) with a multiple vehicle fatality accident.
Expect lengthy delays and find alternate routes if possible.

03/02/2025

Hatchback Fire - New Waverly
FS RD 206 @ 3 Notch rd.
Current acreage is 209 acres and 100% containment at this time.
*** Updates are being discontinued***

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Fast moving fire in the woods. US Forest Service, Dodge and New Waverly responding.

03/02/2025

Walker 0788 Fire
1200 blk FM1696 west

The local fire departments have cleared the scene of this fire. NIFC is reporting the fire as 7 acres and 100% containment at this time.
*** Updates are being discontinued***

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Fire department is on scene of a large wildfire with "crowning" in the trees.

They have requested assistance from neighboring departments as well as Texas Forest Service.

We will update as updates become available.

02/13/2025

No longer valid

Reports of an 18 wheeler accident with hazmat enroute on I45 just north of town near the FM1696 exit. Expect delays northbound and southbound.

01/22/2025

UPDATE: The fire is now out; we do not have any news or reports of the severity of damage to the truck or the station at this time.
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Fire department personnel are reporting a Fire truck is on fire at the Huntsville Fire Station on Veterans Memorial.

Reports are that the fire truck is still in the bay and actively on fire.

Avoid the area.

12/21/2024

I45 - 128 MM SB (near Madison Co line)
1/2 Acre grass fire

Fire department is on scene. Expect delays in the area.

12/21/2024

200 Block Hall Ranch Rd

Final Update: TFS is taking over the fire and the current size is ~20 acres and 95% contained.

Update 1: Fire department states the fire is approximately 10 acres, fast moving and getting into heavy fuels.
We will keep updates coming as they become available. There is currently no word on any threat to the public.

~ ORIGINAL POST ~
Fire department personnel are currently battling a large grass fire. They have requested assistance from Bedias, Shiro, Huntsville, New Waverly and Texas Forest Service.

11/28/2024

**UPDATE** —Reopened at 6:40pm—

US 190 is closed both ways at FM 2929 for a major accident.

11/28/2024

Today is the busiest travel day of the year, please be careful and drive safely. As of 6pm, there are several accidents, some with entrapments actively being responded to around walker county.
US190, Veterans @ Smither and Walmart Parking lot near Discount Tire.

10/10/2024

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~

1220pm: TFS has closed the incident and listed it as 20 acres and 100% contained.

11am: Crews are still working on the containment lines and checking on the fire. They have said you will continue to see smoke and small flames in the containment area for days to come. TFS States the fires is still at 95% containment.

10pm: Last we heard, is that local crews have left the scene in the hands of the Texas Forest Service who will work to finalize the containment lines and monitor through the night.

720pm: 20 acres & 95% Contained.

420pm: Texas Forest Service has updated the acreage to 20 Acres and 25% contained.

330pm: Texas Forest Service states that the fire is currently 50 Acres and 0% Contained.

250pm: Multiple departments are currently in route to a large grass and wildland fire in the area of FM980 and Nelwyn rd.

Avoid the area and expect heavy fire department presence. This is a developing incident; updates will be posted as they become available.

10/07/2024

~This post is closed and there will be no more updates~

UPDATES:

8pm: The fire is now at 60 Acres and 100% Containment.

620pm: 50 Acres and 60% Contained. Texas Forest Service has multiple assets on scene assisting local fire departments.

510pm: According to NIFC the fire is currently 50 Acres and 25% Contained.

445pm: According to NIFC (National Interagency Fire Center) the fire is currently 25 Acres and 0% Contained.

405pm: The fire is approx. 5 acres at this time.

350pm: Fire dept is on scene with a small grass fire at this time.

~~~Original Post~~~
Fire department personnel are currently responding to a report of a large plume of smoke in the area of Birdwell Rd & Houston Hoke rd. They have requested assistance from neighboring counties as well as Texas Forrest Service as a precaution.

We do not know the extent of the fire or what is currently burning. Please avoid the area and we will update as information becomes available.

10/07/2024

Per Walker County OEM a Burn Ban is now in effect for all of Walker County until further notice!

Any violations could lead to a $500 fine.

10/03/2024

UPDATE: 245PM ~ TXDOT maps show traffic moving freely.

2pm
SH 19 & Wood Farm Rd.
Avoid the area.

10/03/2024

~NO LONGER VALID~
HWY 75 & Pine Shadows Drive.
Near First Financial Bank.
Avoid the area.