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Hemphill County court extends burn ban through next meeting
Summary
Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson and the commissioners voted unanimously April 14 to implement a burn ban that will remain in effect until at least the next commissioners' meeting, citing existing restrictions and public safety concerns.
Hemphill County Judge Lisa Johnson said the county already had a ban in place and that it would lapse before the next meeting, prompting action by the court. "There is a burn ban in place but it will expire before the next commissioner's meeting," Judge Lisa Johnson said, and the court voted to implement the ban.
Commissioner Dale Schafer moved to implement the burn ban and Commissioner Tim Alexander seconded; the motion carried with no opposition. The court did not attach a specific expiration date beyond stating it will remain until at least the next meeting, and it did not discuss enforcement specifics during the April 14 session.
