Leighton Gibson

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wildfire flames fill the picture with a firefighter in front

January 16, 2026

Dry conditions and increased vegetation set stage for higher wildfire risk in Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service advises caution with freeze-cured grasses and high winds

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January 9, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service pins new law enforcement investigator

Mathes joins agency’s elite team of 11 officers and investigators

plumes of smoke behind houses

December 22, 2025

Warm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages extra caution over holiday season

people stand around a tree being planted

December 11, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service offers $1.2 million in community forestry grants

Webinar set Dec. 12 to explain application process

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December 8, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $17 million to Texas fire departments

Rural volunteer units receive fire and rescue equipment funding

a river with tree-lined banks

December 1, 2025

Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative offers $3.2 million in reforestation funding

Cost-share initiative helps landowners replant native trees after natural disasters

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October 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service kicks off sixth annual Leadership Institute

Program’s goal is to expand natural resource professionals network across Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background

September 22, 2025

Linda Moon honored with National Association of State Foresters Communications Award

Texas A&M Forest Service leader recognized for selfless service, relationship-building and commitment to forest industry

airplane with red fire retardant spraying out

June 25, 2025

Legislators allocate almost $630 million to Texas A&M Forest Service

New funds will support wildfire suppression aircraft, volunteer fire departments

February 28, 2025

Prepare for wildfires as potential continues

Texas fire personnel and equipment activated as wildfire numbers increase

Two men stand with their awards

January 29, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service wins Blue Legacy Award

Award recognizes jointly administered Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Program

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December 17, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service hosts operations center opening

State-of-the-art technology to help monitor wildfire risk, firefighting resources

May 23, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages wildfire preparedness ahead of summer

Tips to keep in mind as the heat rises in Texas

May 15, 2024

Emerald ash borer moves south

Invasive insect confirmed in five new Texas counties

March 14, 2024

Texas A&M Forest Service urges preparation as extreme wildfire danger increases 

December 18, 2023

How to sustainably dispose of a real Christmas tree

Recycling, mulching, wildlife habitats provide good options

December 14, 2023

Cedar fever season begins in Texas

Pollen production reaches peak in January

Christmas Tree

December 1, 2023

Purchasing real Texas Christmas trees boosts economy

$397 million in direct contributions

September 22, 2023

Texas A&M Forest Service employee earns national award for fire protection

August 22, 2023

Drone, firefighting aircraft have near miss during recent wildfire

Temporary flight restrictions now in place