Have recent rains been enough to lift the burn ban? - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

Have recent rains been enough to lift the burn ban?

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LUBBOCK,TX (KCBD) -

County commissioners will meet in a special session this afternoon to discuss the fate of Lubbock's burn ban.  

As of today, Lubbock is more than 13 inches short of normal rainfall in the midst of this year's drought. With the recent rains, commissioners will discuss if this enough to lift the ban.  KCBD NewsChannel 11 will find out sometime after 4:00pm if the burn ban will remain or be lifted.

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