Waelder Police Department

06/17/2026

Here is some accurate information about the New World Screw Fly. You will see me post information about this periodically as the infestation gets closer to Gonzales County.
Rest assured we are in direct contact with the Texas Animal Health Commission and the Department of State Health Services. Please only get accurate information and do not listen to some social media posts.
It is currently NOT in Texas.

Jimmy

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

📢🚨On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the request of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), a statewide test of emergency alerting systems will occur between 10am and 12:30pm. As part of this drill, local jurisdictions across Texas may test systems used to notify the public during emergencies. Gonzales County will participate in this test. Because jurisdictions across the region may participate in this test, you may receive more than one test alert on your phone during the testing window.

This will only be a test. No emergency action is required.

Testing helps ensure emergency alert systems function properly and allows agencies to evaluate how alerts are delivered during real emergencies.