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Tom Green County imposes countywide burn ban effective Aug. 4
Summary
Commissioners voted to institute a countywide burn ban effective 9 a.m. Aug. 4, 2026, citing recent grass fires and dry conditions across precincts; the declaration passed by voice vote.
Tom Green County commissioners voted to institute a countywide burn ban effective 9 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2026, after several members reported recent grass fires and worsening dry conditions.
A commissioner who raised the item said, "I've had 2 grass fires in my precinct just this week." The court moved and seconded a motion to institute the ban and approved it by voice vote. The declaration was presented as an immediate safety measure; the court asked staff to post notice of the ban.
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