It also has the second-largest population size, at 30.5 million as of July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Aside from its size, Texas is also one of the fastest-growing states in the country: "Texas has grown more than any other State for the past couple of decades,

Crews were working to slow the fire's progress, and aircraft carrying water were en route to assist, the fire service said. Here's the location, size and containment of the Hudson Fire as of 9:00 a.

An “extremely active” wildfire in Bastrop County is causing mandatory evacuations Sunday, according to county officials. The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management said the Hudston Fire is south of Park Road 1C.