GRAYSON COUNTY, TEXAS -- Grayson County is now under a burn ban.
This morning Commissioners approved a county-wide burn ban.
Assistant County Fire Marshal David Gallagher says the decision was made mostly because of the dry, hot weather we're experiencing, but also as a precautionary measure after last summer's grass fires.
He says commissioners decided last year that if the drought index hit over 600, they'd declare a burn ban.
Gallagher says that today, our drought index hit 624.
Gallagher says while the ban's in place, you'll need to avoid starting fires at campgrounds and other outdoor locations.
Posted: 4:08 PM - ARDMORE, Okla. —The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation announced the 2013-2014 recipients of the Sam Noble Scholarships this week, awarding $140,000 in scholarships to 10 southern Oklahoma students.
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