May 5, 2026 - The 27th annual Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy: Spring will commence in Conroe at a new venue, the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center, May 5 through 14, 2026.

December 22, 2025 — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could spark more wildfires during the holidays.

Texas is forecast to experience unusually warm and dry weather during this holiday season. These conditions can quickly dry vegetation and may support an increased number of wildfires. If strong winds and critical fire weather occur, these fires could grow large and be difficult to control.

Texas communities can apply for grant funding to implement active watershed plans that increase strategic tree placement. (Photo Credit: Texas A&M Forest Service)

Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to use caution during the Fourth of July holiday with outdoor activities that could ignite a wildfire.

May 3, 2025 – In 2024, 5,187 wildfires burned over 1.3 million acres in Texas, and since wildfires have no boundaries, Texans should always be prepared for wildfires.