 The Bastrop County Commissioners Court on Monday extended for a second time an emergency burn ban that County Judge Paul Pape implemented October 29th due to drought conditions and high winds in the county. The court extended the burn ban to December 14th. Violating the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor that carries up to a $500 fine.

<p>&nbsp;The Bastrop County Commissioners Court on Monday extended for a second time an emergency burn ban that County Judge Paul Pape implemented October 29th due to drought conditions and high winds in the county. The court extended the burn ban to December 14th. Violating the burn ban is a Class C misdemeanor that carries up to a $500 fine.</p>

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