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Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void
By Ayden Runnels, Texas Tribune at Houston Public Media
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.
The expansion of controlled burns in Fort Worth to areas beyond the Nature Center & Refuge has implications for wildfire management in the larger region, including Montgomery County. As The Woodlands and surrounding communities face ongoing risks from Gulf hurricanes and flooding, proactive measures to reduce fuel loads and promote fire-resilient ecosystems take on added significance. The diversity of plant life resulting from these prescribed fires can also inform local conservation efforts, potentially influencing how The Woodlands Township and Montgomery County approach land management and wildfire prevention in their own jurisdictions. With the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies playing critical roles in emergency response, the experiences and outcomes of Fort Worth's expanded controlled burn program will be worth watching for potential applications in The Woodlands area.
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Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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