30-Day Burn Ban for Portions of Lubbock County Now in Effect
The morning of Monday, January 24th, the Lubbock County Commissioner's Court approved a 30-day burn ban for a portion of Lubbock County.
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Lubbock County Commissioner's Court Lets Burn Ban Expire
Friday morning, the Lubbock County Commissioner's Court allowed the burn ban to expire for three reasons. If drought conditions continue, another burn ban may be put in place.
Burn Ban Issued for Lubbock County
The Lubbock County Commissioners Court has issued a burn ban for the unincorporated ares of Lubbock County. The ban is effective starting Friday, April 20th and will last 90 days.
Lubbock County Commissioners Extend Burn Ban in Unincorporated Parts of the County for 90 Days
The county judge has the option of ending the ban early if conditions change.
Ban on Grilling in Lubbock Parks Lifted
Lubbock residents can now grill in city parks without facing a hefty fine.
Commissioners Release Fire Preventative Precaution Measures
Although the burn ban has been lifted, there is still a number of precautions you must take to prevent fires from getting out of hand.
Should Fireworks be Included in Burn Ban?
The Lubbock County Commissioners will meet next week to decide whether or not to add fireworks to the current burn ban. I'll give my opinion on the issue after the jump.