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August 17, 2022
Briefings from Commissioners Court
Burn ban, community outreach, general election approved
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
“I don’t think I have to do much convincing that we need to continue the burn ban,” Bandera County Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford told commissioners, who unanimously approved the extension of the countywide burn ban.
Rutherford said a fire in Fredericksburg two weeks ago burned through 1,400 acres and 50,288 gallons of water before being brought under control. Forty homes were saved, three barns were lost.
“They threw a lot of resources at this fire,” Rutherford said, adding he is pre-planning water sources for Bandera County in the event of a fire. “It’s real serious, and it’s real critical.”
Rutherford said authorities in Frio County issued an alert for citizens who have no drinking water, and drought conditions continue to worsen.
Correcting a recent statement made by Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller that Texas was not in a state of disaster, County Judge Richard Evans said a disaster declaration was declared July 8.
~ In other business, Levin Crawford, with the Vaccinate Bandera initiative, announced an outreach and community conversation on Covid-19 vaccines would be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Medina Community Library Rodney Camp Pavilion. A panel of local medical professionals will address common concerns, current topics and answer questions.
For more information on Vaccinate Bandera, go to https://vaccinatebandera.org/
~ Commissioners accepted a $1,000 donation from the Bandera ProRodeo Association to the Bandera County Juvenile Probation Department.
“This county has an incredible Juvenile Probation Department,” County Attorney and Bandera ProRodeo Association President Janna Lindig said, adding the donation was in recognition of the work done at Mansfield Park by youth in the program.
~ Commissioners approved the order and notice for the Nov. 8 General Election. Commissioners also approved the appointment of county election precinct judges and alternates.
The duties of an election judge include overseeing polling locations, making sure voters have proper identification, setting up polling locations and picking up equipment, ensuring all laws are followed, closing polling locations, balancing numbers and returning equipment, among other responsibilities, Chief Deputy of Elections Gwenda Tschirhart said.
~ Commissioners postponed the review of county job descriptions. Pct. 3 Commissioner Jack Moseley made the motion to postpone to review the information, which needs to be filed by Sept. 15.
Rutherford said a fire in Fredericksburg two weeks ago burned through 1,400 acres and 50,288 gallons of water before being brought under control. Forty homes were saved, three barns were lost.
“They threw a lot of resources at this fire,” Rutherford said, adding he is pre-planning water sources for Bandera County in the event of a fire. “It’s real serious, and it’s real critical.”
Rutherford said authorities in Frio County issued an alert for citizens who have no drinking water, and drought conditions continue to worsen.
Correcting a recent statement made by Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller that Texas was not in a state of disaster, County Judge Richard Evans said a disaster declaration was declared July 8.
~ In other business, Levin Crawford, with the Vaccinate Bandera initiative, announced an outreach and community conversation on Covid-19 vaccines would be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, from 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Medina Community Library Rodney Camp Pavilion. A panel of local medical professionals will address common concerns, current topics and answer questions.
For more information on Vaccinate Bandera, go to https://vaccinatebandera.org/
~ Commissioners accepted a $1,000 donation from the Bandera ProRodeo Association to the Bandera County Juvenile Probation Department.
“This county has an incredible Juvenile Probation Department,” County Attorney and Bandera ProRodeo Association President Janna Lindig said, adding the donation was in recognition of the work done at Mansfield Park by youth in the program.
~ Commissioners approved the order and notice for the Nov. 8 General Election. Commissioners also approved the appointment of county election precinct judges and alternates.
The duties of an election judge include overseeing polling locations, making sure voters have proper identification, setting up polling locations and picking up equipment, ensuring all laws are followed, closing polling locations, balancing numbers and returning equipment, among other responsibilities, Chief Deputy of Elections Gwenda Tschirhart said.
~ Commissioners postponed the review of county job descriptions. Pct. 3 Commissioner Jack Moseley made the motion to postpone to review the information, which needs to be filed by Sept. 15.