Palo Pinto County Fire Management Assistance Declared; No Individual Aid
FEMA approved a fire management assistance declaration for Palo Pinto County for the Ross Fire, covering public infrastructure costs but not household grants.
Breckenridge, Texas FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Breckenridge and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsEastland County Granted Fire Management Assistance Declaration for Kidd Fire
Public Assistance has been declared for local government infrastructure in Eastland County, but household assistance is not available.
Severe Weather
12 reportsHeat Advisory Extended Through 8 PM Tuesday for Eight West Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for Tuesday, August 25, now in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM CDT.
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through 7 PM CDT Monday for Eight Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for Monday, now in effect from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT.
Heat Advisory for Lamar, Eastland, Henderson Until 9 PM CDT Sunday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Lamar, Eastland, Henderson, and other counties, in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday, August 23.
Extreme Heat Warning Extended Through 9 PM CDT Sunday for Montague, Cooke, Grayson and 27 Other Texas Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for 30 Texas counties, including Montague, Cooke, and Grayson, now in effect from noon to 9 PM CDT Sunday.
Heat Advisory Issued for West Central Texas Counties for Sunday Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory effective from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday, August 23, 2026, for 18 counties in the Big Country, Heartland, and Concho Valley regions.
Heat Advisory for Fisher, Nolan, Sterling Until 7 PM CDT Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of afternoon highs reaching 105 to 109 degrees in west central Texas.
Drinking Water
1 reportHigh Mesa Water in Breckenridge Exceeds Contaminant Limit, EPA Record Shows
The Texas water system serving 53 people was required to notify customers within 24 hours after exceeding a maximum contaminant level in May 2026.