Crabapple? Beaver Nugget? Slim Jim? Here's how Texas wildfires get their obscure names.
Texas wildfire names can seem obscure or random at times, but there is a method to the madness in how these names are decided ...
Texas bills seek to improve state’s response to wildfires a year after devastation in Panhandle
A Texas lawmaker is laying the groundwork to create a statewide system that connects all first responders and government ...
Dust Storms in Texas and New Mexico Raise Fire Risks
Blowing dust reduced visibility to near zero in some parts of New Mexico, prompting road closures. Forecasters say dangerous fire conditions will persist until Thursday.
Texas Wildfire Map Shows Where Blazes Burning as Warnings Issued
Newsweek has mapped out where active fires are currently burning across Texas, using data from the Texas A&M Forest Service.
Crabapple wildfire near Fredericksburg increases to 9,858 acres, now 85% contained
What started as a small fire Saturday afternoon has now grown to thousands of acres and is leaving behind scenes of blackened ...
Fight to contain Crabapple fire not over as winds stengthen, humidity drops
Fire crews continue efforts Tuesday to contain the Crabapple fire, which has affected an estimated 9,858 acres, according to ...
A social immune system: Leafcutter ants recognize and combat pathogens 30 days post-exposure
A study conducted by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP), in Brazil, and collaborators shows that lemon ...
Elevated fire threat continues across North Texas throughout the week
Highs will be topping out in the mid-80s on Tuesday and winds will be gusty in the late morning continuing into the evening.
Wildfire threat still hangs over South Texas, but when will it end? Here's what we know.
Another blustery cold front this week will bring dry air and strong winds that could make any wildfire spread quickly and be ...
Imminent fire hazards and moldy cucumbers: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections
The Abilene Environmental Health Division conducts inspections for food safety compliance. Here are the scores for March ...
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Two-step your way to getting fire ants under control
LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook recommends a strategy called the Texas two-step. Borrowing its name from the country ...
LSU Ag Center shares best ways to get rid of fire ants in your garden
Tired of those pesky red fire ants ruining your lawn with their mounds? The LSU Ag Center has shared ways to deal with them ...