texas wildfires

All Texans know how much of a nuisance tumbleweeds are, but did you know that the dangers of these plants goes even further than that?

A Texas lawmaker is pushing to create a unified council to make fighting emergencies like wildfires easier than ever!

The wildfire risk in Texas continues to grow, putting property and life at risk.

Wild fires are popping up across Texas due to high winds and dry weather. Some organizations are speaking out.

See some of the images and videos from the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.

Lubbock Fire Rescue was activated as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System to assist in fighting wildfires currently affecting parts of Texas.

Tomorrow is the last day for Texas wildfire victims to register with FEMA for recovery aid.

Authorities say they are up to 70 percent containment on a massive Central Texas wildfire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres and over 1,500 homes. But they also are worried that stiff winds with gusts up to 25 miles per hour this afternoon and later in the week could cause flare-ups.

James Douglass, acting state executive director for Texas FSA elaborated, saying “Mother Nature has not been kind to Texas farmers and ranchers in 2011."

Senator John McCain has been criticized for claiming that some of the wildfires in Arizona have been started by illegal immigrants. According to the Texas Forest Service, as far as the Texas wildfires go, he's right.