County Burn Ban Lifted Following Autumn Rainfall

Uvalde, TX · October 7, 2026

Damp cedar and crisp morning air will yield to ninety degrees soon enough. Plenty is moving across town before the heat sets in.

The Lead

Uvalde County lifted its outdoor burn ban after autumn storms dropped nearly two inches of rain across the region, bringing welcome relief to ranchers and landowners waiting to clear pastures. Interim County Judge Jerry Bates ordered the restriction removed following consultation with emergency management officials and the Texas Forest Service, confirming that recent precipitation and elevated relative humidity levels significantly lowered the risk of brush fires.

While the order clears the way for controlled agricultural burns and outdoor yard cleanup, local volunteer fire departments and emergency personnel are urging property owners to exercise caution. Fire officials request that residents monitor changing midday wind conditions, maintain an active water source nearby, and notify county dispatch before igniting any brush piles. The decision brings an end to a two-week ban, though regional water managers continue tracking aquifer recovery as drier weather returns.

Local Pulse

Council Previews Golf Course Operations Review City Hall Leaders plan to examine daily management procedures, pro shop agreements, and routine course upkeep during Thursday evening’s scheduled session.
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Real County Adds Deputies To Patrols Safety The neighboring sheriff’s department hired two law enforcement veterans this week to bolster rural patrol coverage along the canyon roads.

Today's Outlook

High 90°F · Low 65°F — Clear
- Expect clear skies and afternoon warmth, so keep sunglasses and cool layers handy today.

What's On Around Town

Today

Carrizo Springs Cross Country Invitational Carrizo Springs Golf Course, Carrizo Springs, 8:00 AM High school runners test their pre-district pace in the morning cool.
Children’s Story Hour El Progreso Memorial Library, 10:30 AM · Free Morning songs, read-alouds, and early literacy activities designed for toddlers and parents.
Junior High Football Matchup Honey Bowl Stadium (1500 Knox St), 5:30 PM · $3–5 Local seventh and eighth graders square off under the stadium lights.

Tomorrow

4-H Youth Photography Workshop El Progreso Memorial Library, 4:30 PM · Free
Community Board Game Night El Progreso Memorial Library, 5:00–8:00 PM · Free
City Council Regular Meeting City Hall (101 E Main St), 6:00 PM · Free

Friday

Lobos District Volleyball Match Harvey Kinchlow Gym, 5:00 PM · Paid
Neal’s Centennial Celebration Kickoff Neal’s Dining Room (20970 TX-127), Concan, 5:00 PM

Spotlight & Story

Southwest Texas College Rodeo Team
- Established more than six decades ago, this two-year college squad regularly takes on powerhouse four-year universities across the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Southern Region. Practicing out near Garner Field, student athletes hone calf roping and saddle bronc riding, sending contenders straight to national championship arenas.

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