The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.

The Brewster County Clerk’s Office will be closed after lunch on Thursday, April 11, and all day on Friday, April 12. The clerk and staff will be attending a Region III meeting in Sweetwater.

The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed for Good Friday, March 29.

The Brewster County Commissioners Court adopted a 90-day burn ban at their meeting on Tuesday, March 26.

The use of cooking stoves fueled by “white gasoline” or enclosed outdoor cooking grills or pits fueled by propane, natural gas, or wood will be permitted during the burn ban.

Commercial businesses/vendors may also use fire for outdoor cooking or heating in order to operate the business. The fire must be screened and in a pit or fire ring.

Welding is allowed by commercial/professional welders under the following guidelines only:

1. A spotter is required for each welder, each cutter, each grinder, and for any activity that causes or may cause a spark.

2. A diameter around the welding area shall be cleared of vegetation.

3. Welders must have enough fire suppressants on hand to suppress any fire that may be started from their use of welding equipment.

4. Welding in an enclosed area is acceptable.

5. No welding is permitted if “red flag” warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service.

During previous burn bans, welders had been required to obtain a permit from their County Commissioners. A permit is NOT necessary at this time.

Persons violating this order may be arrested and fined up to $500.