Category Archives: Neighborhood Safety

Fire Marshal logoTravis County Issues New Burn Ban

by Lisa Block, Travis County Emergency Services Public Information Officer

September 22, Travis County Commissioners Court issued a new ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of the County. The previous burn ban was set to expire Sept. 23.

“While parts of the County have received rain, other areas have not,” said Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee. “Fires easily start and spread in dry vegetation. Until we see widespread rain throughout the County, a burn ban will help reduce the risk of wildfire.”

The burn ban is scheduled to expire on Oct. 21, unless action is taken by the County Judge, Commissioners Court or Fire Marshal.

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Fire Marshal logoTravis County Issues New Burn Ban

by Lisa Block, Travis County Emergency Services Public Information Officer

The Travis County Commissioners Court issued a new ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of the County. The previous burn ban was set to expire Aug. 26.

“While parts of the County have received rain, other areas have not,” said Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee. “Fires easily start and spread in dry vegetation. Until we see widespread rain throughout the County, a burn ban will help reduce the risk of wildfire.”

The burn ban is scheduled to expire on Sept. 23, unless action is taken by the County Judge, Commissioners Court or Fire Marshal. Next Tuesday, Sept. 1, commissioners are scheduled to again consider and take appropriate action on outdoor burning.

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Extreme Clean Flyer July 2015a copy

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Guidelines:
This is a BOPA Collection ONLY. Please read carefully as you will not be allowed to leave anything not included on the approved list at the Maintenance Yard. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please call me at 512-656-0654.

What we CAN accept at the Maintenance Yard (13905 Thermal) tomorrow:
• Batteries: Car, Boat, Motorcycle, ALL Household
• Oil: Motor oil, both used & new, oil filters
• Paint: ALL Paint (cans, bottles)
• Anti-freeze: Just what it says – ANTI-FREEZE only
• Cooking Oil

What we CANNOT accept at the Maintenance Yard (13905 Thermal) tomorrow:
• Automotive Fluids other than Anti-freeze
• Gasoline
• Diesel Fuel
• Fluorescent Bulbs (try Lowes, Home Depot, Target)
• Cleaners
• Photographic Chemicals
• Mercury
• Radioactive Materials
• Medical Waste
• Tires
• Explosive Materials
• Business Waste
• Fertilizers, Pesticides & Herbicides – take to Dianne’s for repurposing
• Pool Chemicals – take to Dianne’s for repurposing
• Spray Paint (spray cans can go into your curbside blue recycling bin or you may drop them off at Dianne Koehler’s house – see below)
• Paint Thinner – take to Dianne’s for repurposing

What you should take to Dianne Koehler (14909 Alpha Collier) for repurposing:
All items must be in original packaging with instructions on them. If bags are not sealed, please do so before dropping off. No leaking containers as Dianne’s garden is organic. Please stack with like products.
• Fertilizers • Pesticides • Herbicides • Pool Chemicals • Spray Paint & Thinners

Broken Heart 2 Color tintedFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Click HERE to learn some of the warning signs and dynamics of abusive relationships and also how to get help if you’re in a bad situation. The WBNA sponsors Teen Dating Violence Seminars. If you would be interested in attending an educational seminar on this subject or having one tailored to your teen’s peer group, please contact me we can set something up with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. This is a great seminar for athletic clubs, choir, and band – anywhere you have a group of teens. Debby Thompson 656-0654 or deborah_thompson@earthlink.net.