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County-Wide Burn Ban in Effect

County-Wide Burn Ban in Effect

Burn ban effective July 20 after Commissioners Court vote. No outdoor burning; grilling likely restricted. Grass fires previously in Crum and Terrell. Drought improved but severe drought persists; heat may slow recovery. Texas A&M Forest Service adding airpower for wildfires provides context.

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Updated Aug 8, 2026