The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded nearly $20 million to 518 rural volunteer fire departments across the state on October 23, 2026.
The funding is meant to support firefighting equipment and emergency response capabilities.
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The agency has awarded funding to 518 rural volunteer fire departments across Texas for equipment and emergency response.
The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded nearly $20 million to 518 rural volunteer fire departments across the state on October 23, 2026.
The funding is meant to support firefighting equipment and emergency response capabilities.
Written by The Alamo Republican from San Saba News & Star’s reporting, using only the facts in it. San Saba News & Star’s own headline: “Texas A&M Forest Service awards nearly $20 million to Texas fire departments”
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