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Brazos County extends burn ban as drought and dry fuels persist
Summary
The Commissioners Court voted to extend a countywide burn ban after Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Ware reported rising drought indices, continued dry vegetation in parts of the county and agreement from local ESD chiefs that the ban remain in place; the court noted the judge can lift the ban if conditions improve.
The Commissioners Court voted on Nov. 4, 2025, to extend Brazos County's burn ban after Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Ware told the court that drought indicators and dry fuels remain a concern and that local emergency services chiefs recommended keeping active restrictions.
Ware said monthly drought-index numbers are increasing and that, while some parts of the county received beneficial rain, vegetation is drying out…
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