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Lavaca County holds off on burn ban as KBDI approaches 500; officials urge caution
Lavaca County Commissioners Court · February 23, 2026
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Summary
Chief Decker told the commissioners that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index was about 495 and advised caution; the court declined to change local burn-ban status but will monitor conditions and consider an emergency order if needed.
Lavaca County officials on Feb. 26 discussed drought conditions and wildfire risk but declined to impose a local burn ban immediately.
Chief Decker briefed the court on current conditions, saying, "As of yesterday, we're at 495," referring to the Keetch-Byram…
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