Burn Ban Map For September 26th, 2023
Sep26

Burn Ban Map For September 26th, 2023

September 26, 2023 – Here is a map showing burn ban information for Counties across Texas. There is no active burn ban for Hopkins County at this time.

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Burn Ban In Effect for Hopkins County
Aug28

Burn Ban In Effect for Hopkins County

August 28, 2023 – The Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court voted to enact a burn ban for Hopkins County effective immediately. No outdoor burning of any kind will be allowed during the ban. The dry conditions and lack of rain have elevated drought conditions across the State of Texas and few counties are left without burn bans. Hopkins County recently entered the “Abnormally Dry” level on the Texas Drought...

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Hopkins County Enters Drought, Burn Ban Coming?
Aug25

Hopkins County Enters Drought, Burn Ban Coming?

August 25, 2023 – Although North East Texas has avoided severe drought so far this summer, the latest repot from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Hopkins County has now entered the lowest level of drought at the D0 or “Abnormally Dry” stage. As other counties in Texas are rapidly moving up the scale, some in Central Texas have achieved the most severe level of D4 or “Exceptional Drought” and more counties...

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Hopkins County – No Burn Ban, But Caution Advised
Aug10

Hopkins County – No Burn Ban, But Caution Advised

August 10, 2023 – The latest Drought Map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows Hopkins County to have a “No Drought” rating as of August 8th, 2023. As surrounding counties, mostly to our South and West are showing to start increasing in their drought rating, some are beginning to enforce burn bans in their counties. Officials in Hopkins County have not yet announced a burn ban for local residents but do advise county...

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Burn Ban Lifted For Hopkins County
Aug23

Burn Ban Lifted For Hopkins County

Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom and Fire Marshal Andy Endsley issued an order Tuesday morning which officially lifted the burn ban for Hopkins County, following several days of with appreciable rain which moved the county from very high/severe fire danger range to very low fire danger range on drought and predictive indexes. Fire Danger Forecast maps by Texas A&M University Spatial Services Laboratory in partnership with Texas...

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90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County
Jul11

90-Day Burn Ban Issued For Hopkins County

No Outdoor Burning — Not Even In Covered Barrel — Allowed At This Time Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning, at the request of Hopkins County Fire Marshal Andy Endsley, issued a burn ban for Hopkins County. The ban is effective as of today, July 11, 2022, and will remain in effect for 90 days, unless Texas Forest Service or the county judge and fire marshal determine drought conditions no loner exist. Hopkins County Fire...

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Rains County Issues Burn Ban, Expect More To Follow
Jul06

Rains County Issues Burn Ban, Expect More To Follow

Judge Linda Wallace has issued a burn ban for Rains County effective July 5th, 2022. Weather conditions continue to be dry, hot and when combined with low humidity makes conditions favorable for fires. The forecast shows continued hot and dry for the next 7 – 10 days. Please use caution and think twice before burning outdoors.

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No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday
Aug27

No Burn Ban; Krantz Listens; Commissioners Court Monday

Hopkins County Commissioners Court said no burn ban for the county at this time. The perpetual summer threat of a burn ban continues but with precipitation in the forecast for later this week, Commissioners did not impose a ban Monday morning during their regular session. Agri-Life Extension Agents report to Commissioners’ Court Monday Commissioners did hear a report on activities from County Extension Agents. Johanna Hicks told...

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County Court Meets Monday; Burn Ban Back on Agenda
Aug24

County Court Meets Monday; Burn Ban Back on Agenda

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGTIME: 9:00 A.M.DATE: Monday, August 27, 2018PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.I. InvocationII. Pledge Of Allegiance To The FlagA. AMERICAN FLAG:B. TEXAS FLAG: The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal...

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Commissioners Court Passes on Burn Ban; Passed Resolution Supporting Highway Widening in Lamar, Red River Counties
Aug20

Commissioners Court Passes on Burn Ban; Passed Resolution Supporting Highway Widening in Lamar, Red River Counties

No burn ban but Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court along with County Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator Andy Endsley continue to monitor fire hazard conditions. The Court passed on a burn ban Monday morning during their regular session. Endsley told KSST News that several counties in the area are removing their burn bans and there has been just enough rainfall to motivate the commissioners to wait. The court called for a...

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