The Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Peoria Saturday night, December 2. At 9:34 p.m., Peoria Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3400 block of State Highway 22, just east of Farm Road 1947 in reference to a motorcycle crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, … Continue reading Fatal crash reported in Peoria area
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Firefighters battle hay, field fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 14, 2023 Local fire departments battled a hay and field fire off of HCR 1248 in the Whitney area Friday night, September 8. Firefighters were called to the area at around 10 p.m. and were on scene until approximately 1 a.m. They were able to contain the fire and save nearby … Continue reading Firefighters battle hay, field fire
Volunteers Fire Departments respond to structure fire
Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 15, 2021 Multiple local fire departments responded to a fire that destroyed a couple's home in Whitney Tuesday night, December 7. Firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Hillside Drive off of FM 1713 at approximately 7:14 p.m. after the fire was reported. The home was reported to be a … Continue reading Volunteers Fire Departments respond to structure fire
Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 1, 2021 Peoria Volunteer Fire Department is enhancing its firefighting capabilities with a new brush truck that was purchased with the help of a Texas A&M Forest Service grant. Peoria Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a 2022 brush truck thanks to a cost share grant through the Texas A&M Forest Service … Continue reading Peoria VFD receives grant for new brush truck
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