The on-again, off-again burn ban is on again. By the way,  click on the link if you are curious about the origin of the phrase, “Burn, baby! Burn!” Many Coupland Times readers weren’t around in 1965.

From the Williamson County Public Information Office:

WILLIAMSON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN

August 6, 2013 (Williamson County, TX) – – On Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a burn ban for 60 days.  The County Judge was given the authority to lift the burn ban during this time if conditions improve.   A person violates this order if he burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others.  The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings.  It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.  This order may be enforced by any duly-commissioned peace officer.  It is a Class C Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $500.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Connie Watson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

512-943-1663 (office)

512-844-3542 (cell)

WILLIAMSON COUNTY LIFTS BURN BAN

 July 16, 2013 (Williamson County, TX) – – County Judge Dan A. Gattis lifted the burn ban for unincorporated areas of Williamson County today, Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

Even though the burn ban has been lifted, no outdoor burning of combustible materials will be allowed during Critical Fire Danger Days and Red Flag Warning Days.  To view the current fire danger status, go to the Texas Forest Service website and click on Fire Danger/Drought.

Please be cautious with any outdoor burning activity.  Outdoor burning must be conducted under state regulations found in Texas Administrative Code Section 30 TAC 111.219.

Prior to conducting control burns, please take the following steps:

1. Please contact your local fire department – Some fire departments may require a Burn Permit.
2. Please contact Williamson County Communications – Please call and report your control burn to Williamson County Communications at (512) 943-1389.  Williamson County Communications should be able to inform you of any burning restrictions that Williamson County Communications has been made aware of and that may exist.

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Connie Watson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

512-943-1663 (office)

512-844-3542 (cell)

WILLIAMSON COUNTY ISSUES BURN BAN

July 9, 2013 (Williamson County, TX) – – On Tuesday, July 9, 2013, the Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a burn ban for 90 days.  The County Judge was given the authority to lift the burn ban during this time if conditions improve.   A person violates this order if he burns any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain all flames and/or sparks, or orders such burning by others.  The burn ban prohibits the burning of household yard waste, such as leaves, grass, brush and other yard trimmings.  It also prohibits burning to clear land of trees, stumps, shrubbery, or other natural vegetation.  This order may be enforced by any duly-commissioned peace officer.  It is a Class C Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $500.