County Judge Lifts Burn Ban
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued an order terminating the County Wide Burn Ban on Monday morning. The Order reads: ORDER TERMINATING BURN BAN FOR MARION COUNTY TEXAS WHEREAS, circumstances…
Marion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute
Covering Marion County, Texas
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur issued an order terminating the County Wide Burn Ban on Monday morning. The Order reads: ORDER TERMINATING BURN BAN FOR MARION COUNTY TEXAS WHEREAS, circumstances…
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