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A dirt road running through a field that is smoking from fire
July 16, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service announces first purchase of dedicated wildland firefighting aircraft

a large group of people lined up with one holding a piece of paper
July 9, 2026

Jefferson County adopts Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Texas A&M Forest Service helps community develop mitigation strategies

Twenty-one individuals wearing hard hats stand in front of a dozer while holding shovels to break ground on a new facility.
July 2, 2026

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

New facility to support regional wildlife response, incident management and natural resource assistance

a sparkler at night
June 29, 2026

Texans encouraged to celebrate Independence Day safely 

Prioritize safety to reduce risks of fireworks and grilling

fire truck with line of fire in the background
June 8, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $29 million to Texas fire departments

Fourth round of funding addresses volunteer fire department requests

men in yellow jackets and hardhats demonstrate how to operate a pump on a fire truck
May 8, 2026

Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy: Spring runs May 5-14 at new Conroe home

A new chapter begins for annual East Texas wildfire training academy

people standing in a row with shovels
April 29, 2026

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

Smithville location will improve wildfire response and forest management

a dispatcher sits in front of multiple computer screens
April 13, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service enhances wildland fire dispatch center

Open house highlights upgrades, honors dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

a gutter and pipe system for rainwater catchment
March 20, 2026

Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Conference set for April 9-10 in Kerrville

Participants will learn to manage and preserve Edwards Plateau natural resources

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

two men shaking hands
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