Burn ban reinstated

By Melinda L. Lucas

A routine meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners on Tuesday morning, delayed 24 hours because of the Veterans Day holiday, saw several agenda items tabled for various reasons. 

The elected officials opted to reinstate the county-wide burn ban that had been temporarily lifted after last week’s rainfall, mainly due to high winds this week.

County judge Robert Skelton said he had heard from several people who were were appreciative that the ban had been lifted for a few days, allowing them to get some much-needed burning done.

The new order that prohibits outdoor burning will be in effect until Feb. 10, unless it is rescinded before that time.

Other Business

•Justice of the peace James Breeden reported that his building is “much warmer” and looking better because of recent work being performed by clients from the Walker-Sayle Unit in Breckenridge. The workers are currently installing new flooring.

•County clerk Cheri Hawkins asked about progress finding out about ownership of the old Rockhill school, where elections are held for precinct four, but no more information had been received.

•Votes from the Nov. 5 election were canvassed and approved.

•There had been no estimates received for bridge repair in precinct two, and no further discussion about changing the fuel supply at the show barn.