"It’s just overall a good habit to be cautious whenever you’re doing any outdoor activities that could cause a spark." ...

The legislative package was inspired by the state’s largest wildfire in history. The Smokehouse Creek fire scorched more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle and killed three people. A special House ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) — During the 89 th Texas Legislative Session, state leaders set aside roughly $630 million in ...

Texas A&M Forest Service and West Texas A&M University will launch a study to determine wildfire risk zones based on fuel loads of flammable material like vegetation.

LUBBOCK — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk ...

LUBBOCK — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk ...

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661 ...

LUBBOCK — Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare Texas for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk ...

Texas lawmakers approved a series of bills this year that aim to better prepare the state for wildfires and to mitigate their damage. The legislation includes a study on wildfire risk zones, ...