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WHITEFACE, Texas – Whiteface Volunteer Fire Department purchased a new brush truck with the help of acost-share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&MForest Service. The new truck is replacing a 1994 model that had less response capability. “We made several calls with this new truck and even responded […]

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees in 76 counties of Central, North and West Texas.

Wildfire potential is increase Tuesday through Thursday across portions of the state, including the Western Plains, Trans Pecos and Rio Grand Valley.

Troy Grice of Groveton, Texas, was indicted on February 25, 2021, by a grand jury in Jasper County on the charge of Timber Purchase as Trustee with Intent to Defraud.

Over a week after severe winter weather in East Texas, many landowners may just now be seeing signs of freeze damage to forest trees with concern that trees may not make it.

Ector Volunteer Fire Department added a new brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “This truck will be designated as the replacement for an apparatus we used for brush fires and rescue,” said Ector VFD Fire Chief James Cobb. “It […]

When Texans see a pillar of smoke rising out of a forest or state park, our gut instinct is always the same: wildfire. However, that isn’t always the case.

SWEETWATER, Texas –- Lake Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department received a $99,000 cost share grant thathelped purchase a new brush truck with a compressed air foam system (CAFS). It replaces a 1966 truck and aWorld War II military trucks, both were inoperable. The grant was received through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by […]

Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department accepted a cost share grant through the RuralVolunteer Fire Department Assistance Program to help purchase lifesaving rescue equipment. “Our department is very pleased to replace our more cumbersome rescue equipment with cutting-edge tools,” said Groesbeck VFD Fire Chief Pat Samuels. The department received a battery-operated cutter and spreader which are compact […]

Locust Community Volunteer Fire Department recently added a 3,000-gallon water tanker to their fleet thanks to a cost share grant through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. “The focus for this 2021 truck is carrying water to fight fires,” said Locust VFD Fire Chief Timothy Thomas. “It will […]