Leighton Gibson

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September 19, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service hand crew mobilized

Among U.S. fire personnel sent to help with Oregon's Cedar Creek, other out-of-state fires

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September 6, 2022

Grants available to Texas landowners for prescribed burning

Prescribed fire can reduce intensities of future, unplanned wildfires

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August 9, 2022

Watering trees during the Texas drought

Widespread drought stress occurs across state

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July 19, 2022

Potential for significant wildfires continues for much of North, Central and East Texas

Firefighters work to contain several new fires

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July 12, 2022

High wildfire potential continues with drought and heat

Texas A&M Forest Service warns large wildfires possible July 12

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July 1, 2022

Independence Day heightens wildfire risk

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages safety, caution during Fourth of July weekend

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June 23, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire activity this weekend across the state

Wildfire activity trending above normal for 2022

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June 22, 2022

Drought and trees explained

Stressors like drought allow easy access for diseases, pests

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May 27, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to prevent wildfires

Be mindful during Memorial Day weekend outdoor activities

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May 19, 2022

Wildfire potential continues for portions of the state

Firefighters work to contain several large wildfires

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April 21, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages emergency ‘go-kit’ for disasters

Tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies this weekend

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April 12, 2022

Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas this spring

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April 5, 2022

High volume of wildfire activity expected this week

Dry conditions persist across western, southern Texas

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April 1, 2022

Step into the fire with Jason Jones

A week in the life of Jason Jones, Texas A&M Forest Service resource specialist

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March 31, 2022

State Wildfire Preparedness Level increased to Level 4

Potential for large blazes with an increased commitment of state and local resources

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March 28, 2022

Wildfire potential across the state this week

Possible wildfire outbreak March 29 in the High Plains

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March 21, 2022

Wildfire potential increases in southwest Texas

Firefighters continue to contain several large wildfires from Southern Plains Wildfire Outbreak

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March 16, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service fire resources mobilized

Wildfire activity forecast to increase through the weekend

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March 3, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service mobilizes fire resources for weekend

Residents in Western Plains, Cross Timbers, Hill Country encouraged to make evacuation preparations

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March 1, 2022

Texas A&M Forest Service promotes prescribed fire benefits through grants for landowners

Goal to treat over 18,000 acres through prescribed fire