Howard County Issues Burn Ban

HOWARD COUNTY, TX – Howard County has issued a burn ban for the next 90 days.

Anyone caught violating the ban could face a Class C Misdemeanor; this is punishable with a fine up to $500. 

According to the Texas A&M Forest Service there are currently 117 counties under a burn ban in Texas.

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