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a man in a forest service shirt hugs the Smokey the Bear statue
March 2, 2026

Bruce Woods retires after 40-plus years of municipal and wildland fire service

Distinguished Texas A&M Forest Service career left behind a safer state

family sitting around couch table with go kit supplies
February 19, 2026

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service offers preparation and preventive tips

a group of people turning over ground in front of some machinery
February 17, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service breaks ground on new McGregor regional office

Facility to serve as emergency response training hub and staging area

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February 13, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $14 million to Texas fire departments

Third round of awards announced from $192 million legislative appropriation

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

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

men standing in front of a fire engine holding a large fake check
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 man in a Texas A&M sweatshirt stands in waist-high, green wheat.
December 3, 2025

Crop, livestock risk protection seminar set on Dec. 17 across Panhandle, South Plains

AgriLife Extension offers in-person locations in 42 counties, 8 continuing education units

A rural Hill Country landscape.
November 14, 2025

Land management workshop slated for Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service event to focus on wildlife valuation, grazing, fire preparedness, more

wildfire flames shoot up from dried grass
November 6, 2025

Elevated wildfire risk expected across Texas this week

Increasing dry conditions spark concerns across Texas Plains

wildfire on open range
October 16, 2025

Plan ahead with wildfire prevention, mitigation tips

Expert offers practical steps to protect property and reduce risk during prolonged dry conditions

a large room with three flags in the front and a few people sitting
October 14, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $164 million to Texas fire departments

Almost 900 trucks and units provided through funding

a firefighter limbs trees
October 7, 2025

27th annual wildfire academy at Camp Swift builds national readiness

More than 350 firefighters expected to attend

a large group of students posing behind a sign that says Sisters in Fire
October 1, 2025

High school students explore wildland firefighting professions

Texas A&M Forest Service provides hands-on learning, introduction to careers

man in a uniform with his right hand raised in a swearing-in ceremony
September 10, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service pins newest law enforcement officer

Officers investigate wildfire causes and timber thefts

The view down a busy city street with cars and people.
September 2, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife guides solutions where wild and urban lands meet

From wildfire resilience to wildlife management, experts tackle Texas’ growing ‘wildland-urban interface’

a fire pit with someone standing over it
August 28, 2025

Texas hunters urged to practice wildfire safety during season

Texas A&M Forest Service offers 5 tips to keep in mind with dove season opening

people standing in a courthouse with a signed document held between two women
August 8, 2025

Hood, Somervell counties adopt joint wildfire risk mitigation plan

Texas’ first multicounty Community Wildfire Protection Plan proactively enhances public safety

low hanging brush that acts as wilfire fuel
August 1, 2025

Funding available for wildfire mitigation practices in Central Texas

Homeowners can reduce risk of loss to wildfire with defensive management strategies

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