Too often we take for granted the hard work and training that our full time and volunteer firefighters do. It is with much gratitude that I express thanks them for the fast and professional reaction to the fires all over Texas. It is an honor to have them as a valued part of our community, working industriously to keep us all safe. God bless you all!
Please remember those folks in the Bastrop area. So far, more than 400 homes have burned and more than 5,000 people have been evacuated. More than 25,000 acres have burned.
Close to home for me is Fort Hood. Our Firefighters have been stretched to their limits. Working night and day keeping the wildfires at bay. On Monday, the Jack Mountain wildfire was 75% contained, when the wind picked up the fire regained strength burning an additional 700 acres. In all, it's burned an estimated 3,700 acres.
More than 1 million acres statewide have been destroyed since April 6.
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