Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Atascosa County, Texas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues with high priority
Subdivision Plats and Utility Infrastructure Permits
The court is reviewing proposals for a new county maintenance building architectural services, a steel frame structure for the Precinct 1 yard, and a water meter installation for Precinct 4.
Road Maintenance
The county is reviewing the final plat for the Verdi Woods subdivision in Precinct 1, which involves taking over Verdi Woods Drive as a county road. Additionally, the court is evaluating the Rock Knoll RV Park and several certificates of exception for family land divisions across the county.
Road Maintenance
The county is reviewing the final plat for the Verdi Woods subdivision in Precinct 1, which involves taking over Verdi Woods Drive as a county road. Additionally, the court is evaluating the Rock Knoll RV Park and several certificates of exception for family land divisions across the county.
Elected Officials' Salaries and Compensation
The court held a public hearing to review proposed salary, expense, and allowance increases for elected county and precinct officers for the upcoming budget year.
Public Defender's Office Operations
The county updated several HR policies, including making physicals county-paid and creating a 'do not hire' list to ensure better accountability for former employees.
County Website Modernization
The county approved spending over $106,000 to switch its Microsoft software licensing over to LiftOff LLC. This ensures uninterrupted digital tools and security updates for county operations.
Cowboy Connect Fixed Route Transit Funding
The county renewed its transit partnership with AACOG for the Cowboy Connect fixed route, committing $135,652 for fiscal year 2026.
Public Official Misconduct
An Atascosa County Commissioner is facing serious criminal charges, which is shaking up local leadership and could leave a seat empty on the county board. It’s a major red flag for transparency and raises questions about how our local government is being run.
Election Results
The final votes are tallied in Atascosa County, deciding which local officials will lead our community for the next term. It’s time to see who won and how these new leaders might change the direction of our neighborhood.