Tag: burn

Fort Graham Baptist sanctuary destroyed by fire

by The Lakelander

A fast-spreading fire claimed the Fort Graham Baptist Church sanctuary Tuesday, March 31, after a vehicle fire spread to the building. The sanctuary was dedicated in 1992 after a fundraising campaign. Members of Fort Graham Baptist Church marked Easter in a way they never expected, gathering in faith just days after a catastrophic fire destroyed … Continue reading Fort Graham Baptist sanctuary destroyed by fire

Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban

by The Lakelander

The Hill County Commissioners Court enacted a 30-day burn ban Tuesday, October 14, as dry conditions persisted in the county. Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Jackson told the court that the Keetch-Byram Drought Index had reached 624 as the week began, higher than the 575 that indicates drought conditions. The drought index ranges from 0 to … Continue reading Hill Co. commissioners enact 30-day burn ban