A wildfire was reported southwest of Woodson near the Throckmorton/Shackelford county line around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Abilene/San Angelo.
Authorities recovered the body of a 24-year-old hiker on Monday following a coordinated search along the Marufo Vega Trail, a rugged, 14-mile loop in Big Bend National Park.
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a wind advisory across portions of the Big Country, Concho Valley, and Northern Edwards Plateau, effective from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.
San Angelo State Park is welcoming visitors this November with a lineup of community events, guided hikes, and nature programs, including free park entry for State Parks Day on Nov. 3.
An elevated fire threat is in effect across West Central Texas on Monday as unseasonably warm temperatures and gusty winds increase the fire danger, according to the National Weather Service in San Angelo.
San Angelo residents can expect slightly cooler temperatures today, with a high near 85°F and north winds around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
West Central Texas is facing potentially record-breaking high temperatures today, with afternoon highs expected to reach 15 degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service.
On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023's centennial celebration.
Quail hunting season in Texas kicks off Oct. 26, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department roadside survey indicates an upward trend in population numbers.
