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The Ozona Volunteer Fire Department received an equipment grant through theRural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. The grant was used to purchase radios, wireless microphones and charging stations. All are criticalpieces of equipment for communication during emergency response. “The Bluetooth wireless microphones allow the firefighters to communicate using the […]

The Texas State Arbor Day Celebration is being held in the City of Plano. The celebration will feature a ceremony, educational activities and free tree adoptions. Events are free and open to the public. The theme of the celebration is Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives.

Texas A&M Forest Service, The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Lubbock County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District and Texas Parks and Wildlife invite you to join them for the second in a series of conservation workshops on October 24 at 5 p.m. at the Lubbock Lake Landmark at 2401 Landmark Lane.

Landowners in the high plains region of Texas may be eligible for funding that would assist in the creation of vegetative fuel breaks on private lands. Through Dec. 20, 2019, Texas A&M Forest Service will be accepting grant applications.

Media is invited to attend Field Day to learn more about the academy and visit classes covering engine operations, chainsaw work and tactical decision making in the wildland urban interface.

The 22nd Annual Capital Area Interagency Wildfire and Incident Management Academy begins at the Camp Swift National Guard Facility in Bastrop, Texas this week. The academy runs from Oct. 11-23, 2019.

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the United States, and it has been known to kill oak trees in Central Texas at epidemic proportions. This time of year, oak wilt is primarily spread by moving firewood from one geographic region to another.

Though it may not feel like it, fall is here. And fall means beautiful displays of leaves changing colors. But where are the most beautiful places to see fall foliage? We have some ideas, but we’re asking you to do some of the mapping for this. The new Texas Scenic Views web application is designed […]

COFFEE CITY, Texas — Coffee City Volunteer Fire Department received a $36,000 cost-share grantthrough the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M ForestService. The grant was used to purchase a slip-on unit with a compressed air foam system (CAFS).“Our area is rural, without access to fire hydrants,” said Fire Chief Chris Moore. […]

Loyal Valley Volunteer Fire Department received a $45,000 cost share grantthrough the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program administered by Texas A&M ForestService. The funds were used to help purchase a new Ram 3500 truck chassis with a custom built bedto accommodate the growing needs of the department. “This truck has a 300-gallon water tank […]