Texas Farmers Rally After Ross Wildfire | Lubbock News

A massive wildfire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties, Texas — the Ross Wildfire — has burned 80,000 acres with only 12% containment, forcing over a thousand evacuations. Officials urge residents to stay put until cleared. In response, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has activated the STAR Fund to provide grants for rebuilding and replacing disaster-damaged farm equipment and infrastructure. A Hay and Feed Hotline connects surplus resources with those in need. Mental health support is also available through the AgriStress Helpline, offering 24/7 confidential counseling for farmers and rural Texans. Additional aid includes livestock assistance from the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and temporary animal housing at a local sale barn — as the community rallies to help producers recover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cd3f13bc87110c4