August 2, 2023 — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state.

“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.”

July 31, 2023 - State Highway 87 South near CR 2124 was the scene of a major crash involving a truck tractor and a house.

Emergency responders hurried to the scene of the crash incident Monday, July 31, 2023, at around 10:10am.

July 27, 2023 - Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to a dual house fire on July 26, 2023, on CR 3689 at around 7:30pm.

When fire personnel arrived at the scene of the fire, one mobile home was fully involved in fire and surrounding woods had also caught on fire.

July 26, 2023 - FM 1970 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash near CR 4855 on July 24, 2023, at around 1:30pm.

Emergency responders with the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene to aid anyone involved in the crash and divert traffic.