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Summary The article examines the efficacy of various gridded precipitation datasets—Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR), and Parameter-elevation Relationships on Independent Slopes…
In 2023 and 2024, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will collaborate with the Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands to restore Cottonwood Creek, focusing on 29 miles of mapped…
Exploring Microplastic Pollution in Central Texas Urban Watersheds: Impact of Treated Wastewater Effluent
The study investigates microplastic pollution in freshwater systems within urban Karst watersheds in Texas, focusing on areas with and without treated wastewater effluent. Researchers sampled surface…
Pflugerville Fire Team Supports Wildfire Preparedness Amid Rising Central Texas Threats
A crew from the Pflugerville Fire Department has been supporting Texas’ wildfire preparedness for a week as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System…
Warm, dry, and breezy conditions in North Texas are raising wildfire risks, particularly on Sunday when wind gusts could reach 25 mph. Recent lack of rain…
The Dallas-Fort Worth area hasn’t received rain in two weeks, resulting in dry conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, particularly on Sunday due to wind…
Austin and Central Texas Grapple with Increased Wildfire Risk Following Dry September
Central Texas is expected to experience warm and dry weather over the next week, with seasonal highs in the low 90s as a weak disturbance passes…
The Texas A&M Forest Service has identified 92 Texas counties under outdoor burn bans due to dry soil and a lack of rain, with a moderate…
A powerful cold front swept across Texas on Tuesday, causing strong thunderstorms and high winds, which raised wildfire risks due to low humidity and dry soil.…
The article from KCBD discusses Texas A&M Agrilife Extension’s initiative to hold wildfire preparedness meetings aimed at educating communities on how to prevent and respond to…