Bastrop, Tx–Yes, most areas of Bastrop County received roughly two inches of welcome rain over the past weekend. And yes, the county’s emergency order banning outdoor burning because of ongoing drought conditions remains in effect, according Bastrop County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Fisher.
And yes, officers of the sheriff’s department are still writing citations for burn ban violations. A citation can carry a fine of up to $500.
Fisher said he is still evaluating current conditions, in part because weather forecasts suggest more rain is possible over the coming weekend. He will report again on current conditions to county commissioners when they meet next on Monday, March 23. Commissioners could act then to modify or extend the emergency order on outdoor burning.