This is a terrible tragedy for the people of Texas, for America and for the environment I wish we could send them some of the rain and snow we've been getting in the Mid-West.

the modernist would say. its completely normal......just the earth doing its thing......

I live in Dallas and there was a thick smoke blowing in from some of these fires over the weekend. My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and those on the front lines trying to protect us. It is a sobering reminder that we are just guests on this planet.

Is this a fire-type of environment? Does fire play a important role in the life of the native plants and animals? Is this area like California, in which fire is a necessity for plant reproduction? Clear your brush and plan for fire if you live hear and your outcomes might improve.

no our leaders will say.fires are needed............

I have lived in West Texas since 1953 and I have never seen it so bad. It breaks my heart to see this beautiful country and quainte towns destroyed in such a manner. I truly admire the firefighters, volunteer and professional, who are putting in so many hours to try to control this tradgedy. I have many volunteer firefighter friends, so I am quite aware of the stress, danger, and long, long hours they are dealing with at this time. My family has land near the Robert Lee and Bronte fires and I am a land owner near the Pecos County fires, so I know the feeling of anxiety and fear. These fires seem to have minds of their own and are very quick moving. The winds are simply unbelievable this spring! We, in W. Texas, fight fires while other parts of our great country battle other forms of weather related misfortunes. May we all be blessed with some form of relief, soon!!