Most of our homeowners who lost their houses in the fire have either relocated into permanent housing or are very close to doing so,” Johnson said.

The Panhandle town of Canadian is determined to move beyond the deadly fire. And yet, they are reminded almost daily another ...

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the largest wildfire in state history. The blaze tore through over 1 million acres in the Panhandle last February ...

Lawmakers have filed bills aimed at preventing and fighting wildfires, but they fail to go far enough in light of a Texas ...

The Smokehouse Creek Fire, part of an outbreak of wildfires in the Texas Panhandle that began one year ago on Feb. 26, 2024, remains one of the most devastating wildfires in Texas history.

In that report, Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd proposed spending $500 million to purchase ...

Constant wildfire threats that require preparation, coordination, and resources is the most pressing issue for the Panhandle,” Sen. Kevin Sparks said.

DALLAS — One year ago this week, the Smokehouse Creek Fire erupted in the Texas Panhandle, becoming the largest wildfire in Texas recorded history, which goes back to 1988. The fire, which began ...

After the Smokehouse Creek Fire, a House Investigative Committee looked into what's causing wildfires, how the state spends money to address and avoid them and more.

In the wake of last year's Smokehouse Creek fire — the largest wildfire in Texas history — Hemphill County is steadily emerging from one of its toughest challenges, said County Judge Lisa ...