The $19.6 million will help departments purchase firefighting apparatus, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing and other essential resources needed to safely and effectively respond to ...

During this round, approximately $19.6 million in grants was awarded to Texas volunteer fire departments. During this round, approximately $19.6 million in grants was awarded to Texas volunteer fire ...

The Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute kicked off its seventh cohort Oct. 13 to 15 in Round Rock. The institute is a leadership program that rallies existing and emerging leaders within the ...

Each year, federal, state, local and private firefighters from across Texas and the nation attend the academy to continue their education and earn nationally accredited training qualifications. The ...

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 ...

A recently published review of wildfire research reinforces those recommendations, highlighting how multiple factors combine to improve a home’s chances during a wildland-urban interface wildfire.

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 A&M Forest Service is launching a new cost-share program to help Texans manage invasive plants on their property. The Texas Invasive Plant Solutions Cost-Share Program will begin accepting ...

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 ...