KTFS-FM

Hooks VFD Among Departments Receiving State Grant Funds

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM

Thanks to a historic investment by the Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M Forest Service has approved more than $164 million in funding for volunteer fire departments across the state.

Thanks to a historic investment by the Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M Forest Service has approved more than $164 million in funding for volunteer fire departments across the state.

Seven Bowie County departments, including Hooks Volunteer Fire Department, will share about $1.7 million in grants. Hooks plans to use its portion to buy a new water tank truck and slip-on unit.

Fire Chief Brandon Whitehurst says the funds will help provide better equipment and improve safety as call volumes continue to rise.

More from Local News

Maud Texas Woman Accused of Sexual Assault of Two Children

47 year old Brandy Kay Attaway of Maud Texas is facing charges of aggravated sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy in Bowie County.
Friends Discover Rare Yellow Diamond During TikTok Livestream in Arkansas

A routine diamond search turned historic at Crater of Diamonds State Park after two friends discovered a rare 6.03-carat yellow diamond during a TikTok livestream.
State Commission Moves Toward Decommission Hearing for Former Miller County K-9 Officer

The Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training, known as CLEST, wrapped up its first day of hearings Tuesday, February 10, with a key vote involving a former Miller County K-9 officer.
Juvenile Arrested After Threat at Horatio High School

A juvenile has been arrested after allegedly making a verbal threat against students at Horatio High School.
51 Dogs Rescued From Former Ashdown Animal Facility

A national animal protection group has rescued 51 large dogs from a former rescue property in Ashdown, Arkansas, following a court-ordered shutdown of the facility.

Hooks VFD Among Departments Receiving State Grant Funds

Share

More from Local News