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Commissioners upgrade burn ban
On July 3, Palo Pinto County commissioners beefed up the burn ban.
Below is a recap of the ban:
The use of combustible materials in an outdoor environment by any person is prohibited.
Combustible materials include, but are not limited to, the discarding of cigarettes or other flammable materials, materials used in activities such as welding and any other activity that could result in a fire.
Where welding must be performed in the field, the following mitigating efforts will be in force until the fire emergency declaration has expired:
• All areas where welding, cutting or grinding operations are being performed will be free of vegetation for at least 25 feet in all directions;
• Surface around welding area will be wetted down;
• Wind speeds must be no more than 20 mph while performing welding, cutting or grinding operations outside of barriers or enclosures;
• A dedicated fire watch person will attend each welder, cutter, grinder and any activity that causes a spark;
• A minimum of one water pressure fire extinguisher per fire watch person is required;
• Each site will have cellular telephone communications for emergency response;
• All welding, cutting and grinding operations may be performed in a total welding enclosure, or “welding box,” that is sufficiently high to control sparks and includes a fire retardant cover over the top. Winds speeds must not exceed 30 mph while utilizing an enclosure;
a. Where welding (above ground and sub-surface) is required in an area where there is a potential for a hazardous atmosphere, barriers will be substituted for total enclosures (e.g. “wind walls”) to prevent sparks from coming in contact with any combustible material;
b. The barriers will be installed to allow ventilation of the work area and ingress and egress to the work area for personnel safety;
c. Sub-surface, or “bell hole”, welding and grinding operations within approved excavations are allowed if all other mitigation efforts are included.
ACTIONS NOT CONSTITUTING A VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER:
1. This action does not apply to the use of barbecue type equipment used strictly for cooking use only.
2. This order does not apply to outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for:
• Firefighter Training;
• Public Utility: Natural Gas Pipeline, or Mining operations; or
• Harvesting of agricultural crops.
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 PK fireworks tomorrow
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008The annual Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July fireworks show at Hell’s Gate is tomorrow, Saturday.Full Story
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Grand jury returns ‘no bill’ in shooting
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008A Palo Pinto grand jury returned a “no bill” against Palo Pinto County sheriff’s deputy Gary Lively last week.Full Story
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 Fire burns 70 acres
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008A fire broke out on the afternoon of June 26, burning nearly 70 acres off Highway 4, approximately two miles south of Palo Pinto.Full Story
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 Santo’s Miller signs letter with TWU
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008Mitzi Miller, a 2008 graduate of Santo High School, has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for the Texas Woman’s University Pioneers.Full Story
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2008Graford girls District 17-A champion varsity golf team, from left, Kortney McDonald, Justyne Perrine, Joy McClure and Ashlee Williams, placed ninth out of 16 teams at the regional golf meet held in Nacogdoches April 21-22.Full Story
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Graford, Mineral Wells to host fireworks shows
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008Graford will host its 15th annual fireworks display and Celebration in the Park this evening, FridayFull Story
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Editorial: Life changing
Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2008July 4, 1776 – a group of men willing to risk their fortunes and their very lives signed a document that would change the world – the Declaration of Independence.Full Story
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