burn ban

I have to say this and this is my OPINION, but the most powerful "government lobby" group in a few East Texas counties isn't the gun rights, pro-life/choice, big business, special interest groups. Nope. It must be the "fireworks stand" lobby group because the timing of this news is quite hilarious to this observer at least...

East Texas burn bans that are in effect.

Outdoor burning is now illegal in some East Texas counties.

It's hard to believe that fall is here and we're just now seeing burn bans being issued for East Texas counties.

With summer's grip still holding on to East Texas and not much rain chances in the forecast, more and more East Texas counties are enacting burn bans.

Summer still has a strong hold on East Texas and with no rain in the immediate forecast, more counties are enacting burn bans.

How to stay informed and ways to keep cool during this blistering heat wave pounding the piney woods.

Hotter days and lack of rain is taking its toll on East Texas.

Due to the lack of rainfall and drying conditions, several East Texas counties have enacted burn bans across their counties.

Anderson County Judge Robert Johnston has announced that the county has temporarily lifted the burn ban.  The judge's office says he feels like the county has received enough moisture lately to let people burn trash that has been stockpiling during the drought.  Parts of Anderson County received just under an inch of rain with this weekend's storms. More after the jump.

Smith County Judge Joel Baker has issued a burn ban for Smith County, effective immediately, due to extremely dry conditions. The burn ban is effective for seven days, and may be renewed upon review of conditions next Tuesday. More after the jump.