Thunderstorms passed through Yosemite National Park on Saturday, September 9, 2023, bringing 179 lightning strikes, a small amount of precipitation, and some...
Texas A&M Forest Service is planning for several prescribed burns to take place on Camp Maxey Texas Army National Guard land during 2022. Burn units identified as units 6 and 12 will be burned for a total of 1,494 acres. Unit 6 – 830 acresProposed burning dates: 11/1/2022 – 4/30/2022 Unit 12 – 664 acresProposed burning dates: 11/1/2022 – 4/30/2022 These burns are designed to meet multiple land management objectives including reducing the accumulation of hazardous fuels, improve forest health, improve access and visibility for forest management activities and improve wildlife habitat. Each prescribed burn unit has defined weather parameters and firing patterns to ensure the objectives for each unit have a high potential for success. Texas A&M Forest Service personnel will monitor all prescribed burns to evaluate achievement of goals and help guide future prescriptions. Nearby residents can expect some lingering smoke effects overnight after the burns and may see some…