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Brooks County approves countywide burn ban
Summary
Brooks County Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 22 to impose a countywide burn ban. The motion, submitted by Ruben Ramirez, passed on a roll-call vote after brief consideration; the order text is on file with county records.
Brooks County Commissioners on Aug. 22 approved a countywide burn ban after a unanimous roll-call vote.
The motion to impose the ban was moved by Commissioner Aaron Trevino and seconded by Commissioner Nora Salinas; all four voting members present — Trevino, Salinas, Commissioner Rolando Gutierrez and County Judge Eric Ramos — voted yes. The item was submitted by Ruben Ramirez and the specific text of the order is on file with county records.
The action was taken as part of a special session convened in the Ed Rachal Library Conference Room in Falfurrias. No public testimony opposing the burn ban was recorded in the meeting minutes. The court did not place additional restrictions or an effective-duration statement in the minutes; the order, as submitted, is the record on file.
The court took multiple other administrative and budget actions during the special session, including transfers affecting the sheriff’s office and acceptance of tax-sale property offers; minutes and supporting documents were placed on file.
