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Fire in Rolling Oaks claims one life

A house fire in Rolling Oaks last night claimed the life of one person and sent a second to the hospital.

Joyce Roberson, of Driftwood, passed away in the fire. Her husband Dale was taken to the hospital with burn injuries but his condition is unknown at this time.

The Robersons are the founders of the News Dispatch newspaper that has covered the Wimberley and Dripping Springs area since 1982. They ran the weekly newspaper until they sold it and retired in 2013. Both had previously worked for the Wimberley View decades ago.

According to Hays County officials, the fire started around 12:45 a.m. on November 15 at the Roberson’s home in Rolling Oaks. The home was totally engulfed in flames when the departments arrived at the scene and is considered a total loss. The Wimberley Fire Department, Kyle Fire Department and North Hays County Fire and Rescue responded to the blaze.

There is no suspicion of foul play, but the Hays County Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.

Wimberley View

P.O. Box 49
Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-2202
Fax: 512-847-9054