Public Safety Radio System Upgrade
Summary
A massive tire fire in Atascosa County is currently burning, creating a potential health hazard due to poor air quality. You should keep an eye on local alerts for any sudden road closures or safety warnings in your area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county entered into a seven-year tax-exempt lease-purchase agreement totaling $3,197,903.77 with a 15-month payment deferral.
Emergency responders, law enforcement personnel, and county residents who rely on fast and reliable emergency dispatch.
Hobbyists and citizen journalists who use public scanners will lose access to certain tactical channels due to upcoming encryption.
Mentions & discussions (13)
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
Atascosa County is replacing a communications network that hasn't seen major upgrades since 1998. The $3.2 million Motorola system will provide modern radios and dispatch tools for police, fire, and EMS, while raising questions about whether scanner channels will be encrypted.
Multiple fire crews, Texas A&M Forest Service battling 350-acre grass fire in Atascosa County
Multiple fire crews, Texas A&M Forest Service battling 350-acre grass fire in Atascosa County KSAT
“Civil War era” explosive found – The Devine News
For Immediate Release by Atascosa County Sheriff’s Dept.:Just before 8am Monday, deputies were dispatched to the 21000 block of FM 791 for a caller who advised that he had a piece of Civil War era ordnance...
Live Civil War cannon shell found at Atascosa County property
Live Civil War cannon shell found at Atascosa County property WOAI
Bomb squad detonates old military explosive device found in vehicle – The Devine News
Suspect Joseph Vasquez was taken into custody and charged with possession of a Prohibited Weapon this past Tuesday, July 14, after Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance call on...
Rabid fox bites 2 people in Atascosa County, animal control officials say
Rabid fox bites 2 people in Atascosa County, animal control officials say KSAT
Grass fire destroyed 4 Atascosa County homes in same area hit by fires last year
Grass fire destroyed 4 Atascosa County homes in same area hit by fires last year KSAT
Massive fire engulfs wood processing plant in Atascosa County, cause under investigation
Massive fire engulfs wood processing plant in Atascosa County, cause under investigation KABB
Atascosa County fire tragedy prompts push for change
Atascosa County fire tragedy prompts push for change WOAI
Massive tire fire in Atascosa County continues to burn
Massive tire fire in Atascosa County continues to burn KSAT
Amber Alert discontinued for 14 month old in Atascosa County
Amber Alert discontinued for 14 month old in Atascosa County KEYE
Interstate 37 in Atascosa County shut down after 30-40 vehicles involved in major wreck
Interstate 37 in Atascosa County shut down after 30-40 vehicles involved in major wreck KEYE
Hunt For Escaped Inmate Continues in Atascosa County, Texas
Hunt For Escaped Inmate Continues in Atascosa County, Texas texashillcountry.com
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