Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department

07/15/2026

07/14/2026

4:04pm Update: Crews have extinguished the fire. The area is safe. Crews will remain on scene for continuied operations.

Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire around the 300 block of 3rd Street in Cuero.

07/11/2026

Neighbors helping neighbors, always happy to help and support where we can.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours! 🇺🇲🎆🎇

06/14/2026

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Atascosa, Bandera, Bastrop, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet,
Caldwell, Comal, De Witt, Dimmit, Edwards, Fayette, Frio,
Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr,
Kinney, Lavaca, Lee, Llano, Maverick, Medina, Real, Travis,
Uvalde, Val Verde, Williamson, Wilson and Zavala.

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...There is a potential for life threatening flooding
somewhere in the watch area. Excessive runoff may result in
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their
banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Very humid tropical air and a stalling front will result in
heavy rain. Isolated pockets with rain totals of 8 inches or
more are possible with rain rates that could exceed 2 to 3
inches per hour at times.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop

06/13/2026

Hugh Mason Murphree, age 44, of Thomaston, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026. Born on August 16, 1981, in Victoria, Texas, Hugh was the son of Robert Mace and Deanna (Dee) Murphree. Hugh had a fulfilling career in Information Technology as a Network Administrator II for Hochheim Prairie Farm Mu...

06/13/2026

It is with heavy hearts the Thomaston VFD regret to inform the passing of one of our own, Hugh Murphree.

Hugh was a long-term member and former chief of the TVFD and was the recipient of the 2025 chief's choice award. He was dedicated to his family, friends and community. We will miss him and continue to honor his memory and dedication.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department, an organization Hugh held close to his heart. any donations made in his honor will go towards creating a scholarship in his name.

05/04/2026

Thank you to all the brave men and women who serve their community and county!

04/21/2026

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers!

02/22/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR OUR AREA 🚩

Dangerous fire weather conditions are present today due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry fuels.
Any spark can quickly turn into a fast-moving grass or wildfire.

🔥 Avoid outdoor burning
🔥 Do not weld or grind outdoors
🔥 Secure trailer chains to prevent sparks
🔥 Properly discard ci******es
🔥 Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

Conditions like this can overwhelm even experienced firefighters in minutes.
Your caution helps protect lives, property, and our volunteer responders.