South Plains Disaster Recovery Fund Launched
Want to help out with the wildfire relief effort here on the South Plains? Find out how after the jump. Continue reading…
View ArticleExecutive Director Kathy Stocco of the Lubbock Area Foundation Discusses the...
Executive Director Kathy Stocco joined Chad and Rex to discuss a fundraiser for firefighters fighting this West Texas blaze on Tuesday's edition of Lubbock's First News. Continue reading…
View ArticleFSA Offers Compensation for Livestock Lost in Wildfires
If you are an agricultural producer who has lost livestock and feed in the recent wildfires, you can apply for benefits through several programs provided by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Read more...
View ArticleWill Disaster Declaration be Made Following President Obama’s Visit to Texas?
It was announced earlier this week that President Barack Obama would be making two stops in Texas next week. My first thought? He's coming to see first hand the damage done by the wildfires. I was...
View ArticleDo You Think That the Lubbock County Commissioners Should Ban Fireworks? [POLL]
Should Lubbock County Commissioners ban the sale and use of fireworks until we get more rain? Should the City of Lubbock still have a fireworks show? Let us know in today's LFN Poll of the Day!...
View ArticleFire in Cochran County Threatens 1400 Homes
Fire reported in Cochran County, Texas near the town of Whiteface threatens over 1400 homes and structures. Continue reading…
View ArticleIllegal Immigrants Responsible for Some Texas Wildfires
Senator John McCain has been criticized for claiming that some of the wildfires in Arizona have been started by illegal immigrants. According to the Texas Forest Service, as far as the Texas wildfires...
View ArticleU.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Assistance Programs for Farmers and...
James Douglass, acting state executive director for Texas FSA elaborated, saying “Mother Nature has not been kind to Texas farmers and ranchers in 2011." Continue reading…
View ArticleFirefighters Gaining Upperhand on Central Texas Wildfires
Authorities say they are up to 70 percent containment on a massive Central Texas wildfire that has consumed more than 34,000 acres and over 1,500 homes. But they also are worried that stiff winds with...
View ArticleFriday Last Day for FEMA Wildfire Assistance
Tomorrow is the last day for Texas wildfire victims to register with FEMA for recovery aid. Continue reading…
View ArticleSalvation Army Responds to West Texas Wildfires [PICS]
The Salvation Army has been working to help those affected by the Texas wildfires, both families burned out of their homes and the first responders putting their lives on the line to put the fire out....
View ArticleTwo Looking at Wildfire Damage Killed in Plane Crash Outside of San Angelo
Two people are dead following a plane crash near San Angelo, after the duo had gone to look at the damage caused by area wildfires. Keep reading to find out more about the crash. Continue reading…
View ArticleFireman Injured by Panhandle Fire Dies
A hospital spokesman says a Texas firefighter injured while battling a Panhandle wildfire earlier this month has died. Read more for details. Continue reading…
View ArticleFirefighters Near Fort Davis Fire Still Struggling to Keep Blaze Contained
A fire which has already burned over 200,000 acres of Texas is still going, and firefighters are trying to keep it contained. Keep reading to find out how they're doing it. Continue reading…
View ArticleLubbock Fire Rescue Crew Members to Help in Wildfire Efforts
Lubbock Fire Rescue was activated as part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System to assist in fighting wildfires currently affecting parts of Texas. Continue reading…
View ArticleLOOK: Apocalyptic Images From The Texas Panhandle Wildfires
See some of the images and videos from the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. Continue reading…
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