Texas bills seek to improve state’s response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle
A Texas lawmaker is laying the groundwork to create a statewide system that connects all first responders and government ...
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'Beauty from the ashes.' Texas Panhandle recovering one year after the state's largest wildfire
The Smokehouse Creek fire tore through the Texas Panhandle early last year, burning over a million acres in just weeks. In ...
Over 25 million remain under red flag warnings with heightened risk of wildfires
Over 25 million Americans remain under red flag warnings on Saturday, as warm, dry and windy conditions continue to heighten ...
Wildfires burning around Texas Panhandle causing travel issues
A couple of fires in the Texas Panhandle are causing some travel issues. In Dallam County, US 385 near the Oklahoma state ...
Dust storm, strong winds bring fires, power outages in Texas Panhandle, South Plains
Severe winds and a dust storm were being blamed for wildfires, power outages and road closures Tuesday around the Texas ...
Texas is burning. Here's the 'boldest move' lawmakers can make to help firefighters | Editorial
The Pauline Road fire is threatening the Houston area. The Legislature needs to act to help Texas A&M Forest Service fire ...
Dust storm kills 3 in Texas Panhandle, fans wildfires
A dust storm in Amarillo County caused a crash involving an estimated 38 cars. “It’s the worst I’ve ever seen,” said Sgt.
Evacuations lifted, some roads reopen following wildfires across the Panhandle Tuesday
Evacuations have been lifted and some roads have reopened following several wildfires across the Panhandle Tuesday. RANDALL ...
Southern California wildfire damage should spur Texas lawmakers, first responders to better prepare for similar disasters | Editorial
While Congress debates whether to provide aid for California wildfires, Texas must address its own vulnerabilities to similar ...