The Mark Twain National Forest’s Houston Ranger District will conduct the “Hanks” prescribed burn today. (Tuesday, Jan. 20).

Approximately 700 acres in timber litter remain to be burned, it said.

This area is on the west bank of the Big Piney River about 10 miles west of Licking.

For information on other planned prescribed burns for 2026 visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/marktwain/fire/info (bottom of the page).

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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