Dimmit County court orders temporary closure of shooting range amid safety concerns

Oct 3, 2026

Commissioners voted to temporarily close the county shooting range pending contract review and third‑party safety recertification after neighbors reported stray rounds and livestock deaths; the court directed staff to retrieve the Lions Club agreement and arrange range recertification.

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Dimmit County commissioners voted at their Sept. 21 meeting to temporarily close a county shooting range while staff obtain and review the underlying contract and verify that the facility meets required safety specifications.

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