Lavaca County keeps burn ban off as fire chiefs back mutual‑aid agreement

Feb 9, 2026

County fire chiefs told commissioners the drought index is elevated but advised against a countywide burn ban; the court approved a mutual‑aid agreement for local fire departments and urged residents to report fires to the sheriff. Court Order 19902 was recorded.

The full story

County officials on Feb. 9 opted not to impose a countywide burn ban even as local fire officials warned of elevated fire risk.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in