Long, hot days are drying out soil and grasses across much of the Lone Star State, prompting a gentle reminder to be fire-wise from Mason County Farm Bureau. “We have plenty of dry grasses that could catch fire in an instant if people aren’t careful,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president said. Shannon encourages drivers to refrain from tossing lit cigarettes and other flammable materials onto the side of the road or in areas with dense vegetation. People using grill ...