The $19.6 million will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing and ...

The Rural VFD Assistance Program provides funding to VFDs for the acquisition of firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, and firefighter training. The ...

Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge.

The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute kicked off its seventh cohort Oct. 13 to 15 in Round Rock. The institute is ...

Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the sixth annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 26 in Manor, giving students an opportunity to experience wildland firefighting and natural resource careers through ...

Texas A&M Forest Service and the Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture recognized individuals, programs and projects advancing arboriculture and community forestry across the ...

Prolonged drought and extreme heat can cause hardwood trees, particularly oaks, to develop brown or yellowing leaves and fall-like coloration earlier than expected. Across East and Central Texas, ...

The $4.99 million awarded Aug. 26 will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing and other resources needed to safely and effectively respond to ...

Texas communities will be more resilient against wildfire following the award of $457,413 through the Texas A&M Forest Service Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program. The funding, provided to ...

As of Sept. 4, the Ross Fire is estimated at 90,400 acres, and 38% is contained. The wildfire has destroyed 167 structures, including 18 occupied residences and damaged 95 structures. Local and state ...