"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 ...

Just-signed legislation gives Railroad Commission authority to inspect, require maintenance of oilfield utility poles.

Gov. Greg Abbott has until the end of the weekend to sign or veto bills passed during the 89th legislative session.

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 ...

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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 ...