burn ban

Conditions have become too dry and dangerous in recent weeks

Dry conditions lead to restrictions on outdoor burning in Montague County

The Fourth of July usually means fireworks, BBQ and huge gatherings; the celebration of the birth of our republic.  But before you plan your celebration there are a few do’s and dont's and things that you just need to be up-to-speed on: Do have fun...

I really expected this past weekend to be more eventful.  I'm glad it was not.  I really did expect someone to fire off a rocket and burn half the town to ground.  Why?  Because, in most cases, I would argue that we are surrounded by idiots...

Few Texas counties are not under a burn ban at this time.  The threat of wildfire is so severe that these counties are also banning the use of fireworks.  On Monday's "Rise and Shine" program, Clay County Sheriff Kenny Lemmons said violators would not be ticketed, they'd be arrested...

It's dry.  Very, very dry.  Texas is in the grips of one of the worst drouhgts in the last 50 years and this has prompted over 125 Texas Counties to enact burn bans to include the use of fireworks this year.  In our area, here is where some of our counties stand: Archer--use of fireworks is banned Clay--use of fireworks is banned Montague--use of fireworks is banned Wichita--sale and use of firewo