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Application period for Community Wildfire Defense Grant now open

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 4:00am

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas communities at risk of wildfires can now apply for a federal grant administered by Texas A&M Forest Service. Available funding is intended to help at-risk communities plan for and reduce the risk of wildfire.

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Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 6-12

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 4:00am

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Texas A&M Forest Service issues wildfire danger warning as hot, dry conditions persist

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 4:00am

“Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought conditions,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief. “Over the past two weeks, state and local firefighters have responded to 280 wildfires that burned almost 10,000 acres.”