Travis County enacts burn ban

During its July 28 meeting, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to approve banning outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county. The ban is set to expire Aug. 26 unless it is extended. Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt said the area has seen significant rains and lakes have been somewhat replenished, but some greenery has begun to dry out because of a lack of recent rains.Read more Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee said he recommended the ban, and the last time the county enacted a burn ban was Sept. 15. The county considers a number of factors […]

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