Once again this year it’s illegal to sell or use certain types of fireworks in Karnes County over the holidays.

Citing dry conditions and the Texas Forest Service’s determination that Karnes County is in a drought, Karnes County’s Commissioners Court decided November 30 to ban all skyrockets and missiles.

"The Commissioners Court of Karnes County has determined that the normal danger of fire in the unincorporated areas of Karnes County is greatly enhanced by the extremely dry conditions now existing," the resolution to ban certain types of fireworks says.

The fireworks are classified as "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins."

Any person caught knowingly violating the resolution could be charged with a class C misdemeanor. If convicted, the fine could be as high as $500.