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Brooks County approves 90‑day burn ban amid drought, increased call volume
Summary
The Brooks County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 90‑day burn ban on Dec. 16, 2024, citing recent call volume and dry drought conditions; the measure was moved by Commissioner Martin "Marty" Cabrera and seconded by Commissioner Rolando Gutierrez.
The Brooks County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to enact a 90‑day burn ban for the county, citing recent increases in emergency call volume and dry drought conditions. "Motion: to approve," the record states; the motion was moved by Commissioner Martin "Marty" Cabrera and seconded by Commissioner Rolando Gutierrez.
The ban was submitted by Ruben Ramierz and passed on a 3‑0 roll call vote with Judge Eric Ramos, Commissioner Cabrera and Commissioner Gutierrez voting yes. The transcript does not specify enforcement details, prohibited activities, or the exact effective start and end times beyond the 90‑day duration; those operational specifics would be determined by county staff and posted separately.
