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Texas A&M Forest Service awards grants to four county fire departments
The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $19.6 million to 518 rural volunteer fire departments, including four from Colorado County, through its Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program as part of the first funding round of the 2027 fiscal year on Oct. 23.
Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department will each receive $30,000 for fire and rescue equipment. Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department will receive $30,000 for personal protective equipment. Finally, Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department will receive $15,000 for training aids.
