The burn ban in Bastrop County that had been in place since July was lifted Thursday at noon after a string of rainy days and cool temperatures moistened the terrain. This week’s rains brought between a quarter-inch to two inches of rain across the county, according to the National Weather Service.

<p>The burn ban in Bastrop County that had been in place since July was lifted Thursday at noon after a string of rainy days and cool temperatures moistened the terrain. This week&rsquo;s rains brought between a quarter-inch to two inches of rain across the county, according to the National Weather Service.</p>

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