AUSTIN (KXAN) — More than 11,000 acres have burned in wildfires across Central Texas ... wildfire maps for 2023 and 2024. We’re also keeping track of which counties have burn bans in effect.

The clouds have finally parted and the west Texas burn ban is lifted, locals are ready to embrace the outdoors once more.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE ... It’s just not worth it,” said Lovell. In Texas, violating a burn ban is considered a Class C misdemeanor.