Scurry County commissioners declare burn ban, approve All‑America City delegation and set road hearings

Scurry County commissioners at a meeting held at 10 a.m. voted to issue a countywide burn ban and took a string of other actions, including approving county representation at the All‑America City Award event in Denver and setting two public hearings on county roads for May 20.

The court voted unanimously to put the county under a burn ban “for right now,” citing dry conditions across much of the jurisdiction. An emergency management staff member told the court the east end of the county has received recent rain and is green, but the west end remains dry and a few windy, hot days would return the county quickly to high fire risk. The court discussed — and rejected at this meeting — splitting the county for a partial ban, instead agreeing to rescind or re‑impose the ban at the next commissioners’ court meeting as conditions change.

Why it matters: The ban affects residents and contractors who burn brush or conduct open‑air burns; commissioners explicitly discussed the possibility of reinstating the restriction rapidly if wind and heat increase. The court instructed staff to prepare the formal order for signature.

Other actions taken

- All‑America City Award delegation and travel: The court approved using county BCD funds and authorized travel so county representatives can join a…