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Votes at a glance: Newton County approves burn-ban extension, contract renewals, appointments and temporary access agreement
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Newton County commissioners approved a burn-ban extension, a one-year DECOG nutrition contract extension, 2026 holiday and commissioners schedules, two groundwater-district appointments and a temporary access agreement for Bridal Road; all motions passed by voice vote as recorded.
Newton County commissioners took voice votes Oct. 21 on a series of routine agenda items ranging from public-safety orders to appointments.
Key outcomes
- Burn ban extension (Item 1): The court voted to extend the county burn ban and the Chair moved to extend the ban through Nov. 20, 2025; the Chair noted the ban could be lifted sooner if sufficient rain arrived. Motion made by Chair; second recorded; approved by voice vote.
- DECOG nutrition contract extension (Item 2): The court approved a one-year contract extension with the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DECOG) to continue funding Meals on Wheels and a congregate meal…
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