“Having flown over the burn site with the DPS this morning, it’s important that you know we continue to have active fires in the area. As of this moment, we have an active fire South of FM1488 near Rice Road. I saw several hot spots scattered throughout the burn site outside of the FM 1488 fire. Even though we are doing our best to safely let you back to your homes, things could change at a moment’s notice, so please stay ready in the event we must re-issue evacuation orders for your safety. If you have moved animals, particularly livestock, out of the evacuation areas, we encourage you to refrain from bringing them back in at this time. Thank you for your support, your generosity to your neighbors and your patience during this difficult time.“
-Waller County Judge Glenn Beckendorff on 9-12-2011 3:20 pm
Re-Entry areas for 9-15-2011
As of 11:00 am today, re-entry is allowed for all of the previously evacuated areas.
All residents of Remington Forest may return to their property today. Residents will not be asked to leave their property again this evening.
Re-Entry areas for 9-14-2011
As of 7:00 am today, re-entry will be allowed to all previously evacuated areas EXCEPT Remington Forest.
Remington Forest residents will be allowed into Remington Forest from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on 9-14-2011.
Re-Entry areas for 9-13-2011
These are the openings for Monday after 5:00 pm 9-13-2011.
These openings are contingent upon there not being any recurrences of fire which could affect these areas.
Identification will be required that shows proof of residency, this can include the following documents:
- State approved ID
- Mail addressed to self with residence address
- Vehicle Insurance Documents
- Any other documentation to show address of residence
Updates will be determined daily and released via Waller County website at 1:00 pm daily.
The openings are as follows:
All roads will re-open with the exception of the following roadways/areas:
- Riley Road will remain closed from Wade Road on the east end to Kyle Road on the west end
- Kyle Road will remain closed from Curtis Road on the south end to Riley Road on the north end
- Plantation Lakes on Riley Road will remain closed
- Acces to Saddle Creek Forest and Plantation Drive (the fence has been removed) will be via the entrance on North Reid's Prairie only, there will be no access to Riley Road to or from Saddle Creek Forest.
- FM 1488 and all crossroads will open with the exception of Remington Forest
- Remington Forest East and West will remain closed.
Re-Entry areas for 9-12-2011
These are the openings for Monday after 5:00 pm 9-12-2011.
These openings are contingent upon there not being any recurrences of fire which could affect these areas.
Identification will be required that shows proof of residency, this can include the following documents:
- State approved ID
- Mail addressed to self with residence address
- Vehicle Insurance Documents
- Any other documentation to show address of residence
Updates will be determined daily and released via Waller County website at 1:00 pm daily.
Openings are as follows:
The following streets will be open at 5:00 p.m. on today, Monday, September 12, 2011. This would include businesses on FM 1488 west of Bowler Road.
OPEN
- Fieldstore Road from FM 1488 south to Joseph
- Joseph Road from Fieldstore Road East to Hegar Road
- FM 1488 from Fieldstore Road east to Hegar Road
- Joseph Road North to Country Lane Estates
- (Everything north of the intersection of Joseph Road and Country Lane Road (East and West) will be remain CLOSED)
The following streets will be OPEN:
- Pinewood Valley
- Hargrave
- All of Country Lane East
- All of Country Lane West
- Oak Hollow up to Rolling Hills
- Cherry Hill
- Walnut Hill
- Fox Hollow
- Deer Brook
- Brook Hollow
- Bent Wood
- Cedar Hill
- Ashley
- Lake View
- Brook Hollow Ct.
- Lake Forest Blvd.
The remainder of Oak Hollow and Country Lane Estates will REMAIN EVACUATED. Please remember this will be the only change in evacuation until an update on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. There is currently a discussion between local and state officials in regards to some type of opening of FM 1488 from Bowler Road East to the Waller County Line for pass through only. If this change occurs media resources will be used to notify the public.
Re-Entry areas for 9-11-2011
These are the roads that will be open after 5:00 pm on Sunday 9-11-2011.
These openings are contingent upon there not being any recurrences of fire which could affect these areas.
Identification will be required that shows proof of residency, this can include the following documents:
- State approved ID
- Mail addressed to self with residence address
- Any other documentation to show address of residence
Updates will be determined daily and released via Waller County website at 1:00 pm daily.
Openings are as follows:
South of Joseph Rd. to the Waller / Harris County line.
This means that Joseph Rd. will be open but no access will be granted north of Joseph Rd. on the following roads:
- Joseph Rd.
- Hegar Rd.
- Kickapoo Rd.
- Rice Rd.
If your house is located on Joseph Rd., whether north or south, and the driveway entrance to your house is directly on Joseph Rd., you will be allowed to return to your residence. This includes the Three Lakes Subdivision.
This will open the following roads (non-inclusive):
- Hegar Rd. to Joseph Rd.
- Kickapoo Rd. to Joseph Rd.
- Old Joseph Rd.
- Macedonia Rd.
- Lakside Rd. and all crossroads
- Clear Creek Rd. and all crossroads
This will open the following subdivisions:
- Clear Creek Forest
- Lakeside Estates
- Tenn Oaks
- Pine Shadows
- Club Lakeview
- Three Lakes
West Magnolia Forest will open west of the following intersections:
- Brooks Rd. west of Newland Rd. and Newland Rd.
- Riley Rd. and Newland Rd.
- North Reids Prairie Rd at the Entrance to Saddle Creek Forest
This will open the following roads (non-inclusive):
- Reids Prairie Road and all crossroads
- Clark Road and all crossroads
- West Brooks Road and all crossroads