TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Dry weather prompts burn ban in Brewster County
· Reported by CBS7 Odessa
Bottom line
Brewster County Commissioners Court approved a burn ban effective Sept. 30 through Dec. 27, 2027, to mitigate wildfire risks during a dry weather period.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in unincorporated areas of Brewster County must avoid outdoor burning until the ban ends or the court lifts it earlier due to improved safety conditions.
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