Roanoke officials are stepping up patrols and launching active trapping efforts after repeated sightings of feral hogs damaging neighborhoods and public land about 20 minutes north of Fort Worth.
The city says reports have increased in recent weeks, prompting coordinated work with wildlife specialists to remove the animals.
Feral hogs are an invasive species in Texas and are known to root up yards, tear through landscaping, and cause costly property damage. They can also disrupt parks and creek areas, making them a recurring challenge for fast-growing communities in North Texas.
Roanoke leaders say they are focusing on areas where hog activity has been heaviest and will continue monitoring as trapping efforts expand. The city has not reported any injuries but is urging residents to report sightings so officers can respond quickly.
Texas Parks and Wildlife estimates millions of feral hogs roam the state, with suburban cities increasingly seeing encroachment as development pushes into previously rural areas.
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