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When I noticed the natural hollow at the base of our crabapple tree, I knew it had potential. Instead of leaving it as just another garden feature, I decided to turn... The post Whimsical Fairy Tree ...
Crabapple hosts Red, White, and YOU event on July 4th with a parade, activities, and food trucks at Broadwell Pavilion.
The Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg in Gillespie County prompted evacuations as it grew to more than 9,700 acres by March 17, 2025. (KXAN Photo/Todd Bailey) How the fire expanded Sunday.
AUSTIN, Texas — Fire crews have finally contained the Crabapple fire near Fredericksburg after spending nearly a week battling the 9,858-acre blaze that sparked on Saturday afternoon. According ...
The Crabapple wildfire, which started last Saturday about 8 miles northeast of Fredericksburg, has scorched nearly 10,000 acres in northeast Gillespie County. Thanks to the efforts of fire crews ...
As of 10 a.m. Thursday, the Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County has burned 9,858 acres and is 95% contained, according to the City of Fredericksburg.
The Crabapple Fire in Gillespie County had reached nearly 400 acres as of 2 p.m. CT Saturday and was 0% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Map: Texas wildfire tracker.