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Fire Danger Continues Despite Cooler Weather

Jim Bell — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:00:12 +0000

The Texas Forest Service and local fire departments say despite the cooler weather, and a little rain here and there, the state's high fire danger hasn't gone away.

Here in east Texas, conditions are dry as they've ever been, and the bans on outdoor burning are still in effect.

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Thanks For the Rain Lord, But We Didn't Need the Tornadoes

Jim Bell — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:14:30 +0000

A powerful and fast-moving storm spread badly needed rain across east Texas and Angelina County last night, but it also brought strong winds and tornadoes.

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Governor Rick Perry Asks Texans to Pray for Rain

Jim Bell — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:11:45 +0000

Governor Rick Perry is calling on Texans to pray for rain, as the 4th worst drought in the state’s history shows no sign of letting up, and firefighters continue battling wildfires that have charred more than one and a half million acres across the state.

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Governor Rick Perry Asks Texans to Pray For Rain

Jim Bell — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:54:23 +0000

Texas Governor Rick Perry is calling on Texans to pray for rain, as the 4th worst drought in the state’s history shows no sign of letting up, and firefighters continue battling wildfires that have charred more than one and a half million acres across the state.

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County Burn Ban Extended 90 Days

Jim Bell — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:55:42 +0000

Angelina County Commissioners have voted to extend the county-wide ban on outdoor burning for 90 days. This means burning anything outdoors is illegal, and violators will be prosecuted.

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