Burn ban enacted

Facing the prospect of red-flag warnings in the first half of the week, Hemphill County commissioners authorized Judge George Briant to enact a countywide outdoor burn ban during their Monday, March 8 meeting.

“With forecasted weather, and as dry as we are,” said Commissioner Curt McPherson, “it might be a good idea to consider a ban. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we are supposed to get…