The Texas A&M Forest Service approved $14 million in funding for grants to Texas volunteer fire departments Friday, February 13, with several Hill County departments receiving funds. Among the 708 grant recipients, the following Hill County departments were awarded: Aquilla VFD, $25,000; Bynum VFD, $25,000; City of Blum Fire and Rescue, $25,000; Covington VFD, $10,000; … Continue reading Forest Service presents grants to Hill County VFDs
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Commissioners Court hears AgriLife Extension report
The Hill County Commissioners Court heard an update from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District 8 Administrator Jay Kingston during a meeting held Tuesday, October 28. Kingston thanked the county for its partnership on Extension efforts and provided an overview of the impact of those programs in Hill County. Extension agents Zach Davis and Tyler Mays … Continue reading Commissioners Court hears AgriLife Extension report
Fire departments receive state grants
The Texas A&M Forest Service approved $164 million in funding to award 558 fire trucks and 321 slip-on units to Texas volunteer fire departments through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program last week. The following Hill County departments were awarded: Whitney Fire and Rescue - $345,000 to be used for a water tender and … Continue reading Fire departments receive state grants
VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
Area volunteer fire departments received funding from the Texas A&M Forest Service when the latest round of Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program grants were announced Wednesday, March 5. Whitney VFD received $25,000 for fire and rescue equipment purchases. Peoria, Hubbard and Lakeside Village volunteer fire departments each received $25,000 for the purchase of personal … Continue reading VFDs receive Texas Forest Service grants
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