Houston County extends burn ban, ratifies disaster declaration
Houston County Commissioners ratified a Jan. 7 disaster declaration and adopted a 30-day order prohibiting outdoor burning after a unanimous 5-0 vote, citing continuing dry conditions. The action was taken at the Jan. 13, 2026 regular meeting.
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Houston County Judge Jim Lovell and the Commissioners Court ratified a disaster declaration originally issued Jan. 7 and adopted an order extending a countywide ban on outdoor burning for 30 days.
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