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Newton County commissioners extend burn ban, approve contracts, appointments and temporary road access
Summary
On Oct. 21, 2023, the Newton County Commissioner's Court extended its burn ban to Nov. 20, 2025, approved a one-year contract extension with the Deep East Texas Council of Governments for nutrition services, confirmed multiple groundwater-district appointments and granted a temporary access agreement for Private Road 7073.
The Newton County Commissioner's Court on Oct. 21, 2023, voted to extend the countywide burn ban to Nov. 20, 2025, citing near-extreme dry conditions and the ability to lift the ban earlier if rain improves.
The extension motion was offered during the meeting and was seconded; the court approved the change by voice vote. The presiding official said the ban could be removed before the Nov. 20 date should conditions improve.
The court also approved a one-year contract extension with the Deep East Texas Council of…
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