County burn ban up for consideration on Dec. 23

The ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County was discussed at the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Ongoing dry conditions prompted enactment of the burn ban in late September. The ordinance that was approved stipulated that it would remain in place for 90 days with a change that gave County Judge Dan Mueller the authority to remove the ban…