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Cisco Fire Department highlights staffing, funding challenges
1+ week, 3+ day ago (401+ words) Anne Emerson is joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Leslie Dobson and former prosecutor Tommy Pope to discuss the Clancy case. Sep 02, 2026 — CISCO, Texas — The Cisco Fire Department released a public service announcement Wednesday morning highlighting its struggles to make ends…...
Abilene Fire Department to place new Engine 9 into service Thursday
1+ week, 4+ day ago (125+ words) ABILENE, Texas — The Abilene Fire Department will place its new Engine 9 into service Thursday during a traditional “push-in” ceremony at Station 9. RELATED| Early fire department welcomes new ladder truck with push-in ceremony The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday,…...
Fire destroys vacant home, garage in Merkel; cause under investigation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (157+ words) MERKEL, Texas — A fire destroyed a dilapidated home and garage Tuesday afternoon in Merkel, officials said. RELATED| 'It looks like a bomb went off here,' Blanket resident recalls terrifying evacuation The Merkel Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched about 5 p.m. to…...
Volunteer fire department budget more than doubles this year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) ABILENE, Texas — The Taylor County Volunteer Fire Department saw a major increase in its budget. Last year, the department received over $350,000. This year, the department will receive over 700,000 dollars. Chief Firefighter Ricky Bishop said the budget increase will help the…...
WATCH: Trail camera video of Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County
2+ week, 5+ day ago (23+ words) KTXS WATCH: Trail camera video of Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County...
Brownwood crews battle wildfire as evacuations begin; officials urge no 911 calls for info
2+ week, 6+ day ago (143+ words) BROWN COUNTY, Texas — Emergency crews in Brown County are battling the Active Neighbor Fire near U.S. 67 between Early and Blanket, where evacuations are underway as a precaution. As of 4:36 p.m., officials said the fire had burned about 150 acres and was…...
Firehouse Subs opens 1500th restaurant, awards $37,000+ grant to Abilene FD
3+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) ABILENE, Texas - The Abilene Fire Department received a grant for a new rescue boat and water-rescue equipment from Firehouse Subs as part of the restaurant’s 1,500th grand opening. Deputy Fire Chief Michael Burden said the department is ready to add the…...
Ranger residents help hydrate volunteer firefighters as grass fires flare in extreme heat
3+ week, 3+ day ago (301+ words) Ranger, Texas — Triple-digit heat, strong winds and a steady run of grass fires have kept Ranger firefighters busy this August, prompting residents to organize a community water drive to help keep volunteer crews hydrated and ready to respond. Ranger Fire…...
90-year-old safe after early-morning fire destroys home near Noodle
3+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) A 90-year-old man is safe after his house caught fire. Merkel and Tye fire departments responded to a call at 7:30 Tuesday morning for what the family says was an electrical fire. Thankfully, everyone made it out of the house safely,…...
Body found in rubble days after structure fire; police investigating
3+ week, 5+ day ago (114+ words) ABILENE, Texas — A male was found dead in the rubble of a structure fire more than a week after the blaze, authorities said. RELATED| Murder investigation reveals alleged setup before man was shot, dumped in Brazos River The fire occurred…...