Fire officials hope to keep burn ban off

The burn ban is off for Lampasas County as of last week, and local and state officials are hoping for conditions to remain safe and wet. County Judge Randy Hoyer said the previous burn ban expired Jan. 19, and county commissioners decided not to reinstate a ban during their Jan. 22 meeting. “When we do that [issue a ban], it’s usually for 90 days,” he said, “though it can be lifted during that…