A deadly crash involving a dump truck in New Braunfels has sparked a serious conversation about how to keep our streets safe from heavy industrial traffic. City officials are now under pressure to rethink pedestrian safety as these large vehicles become a more common sight in our neighborhoods.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The order sets fee caps for county-requested tows to prevent overcharging.
Residents will benefit from standardized, predictable towing rates and more efficient emergency response.
Some towing companies may face stricter operational requirements or reduced flexibility under the new rotation system.
The county is in the middle of a record-breaking road paving season, with 62 miles of road work expected to be completed this summer.
The county is closing parts of Sattler Road and 2673 for holiday parades and events. Residents should plan for traffic delays.
The county is launching a major initiative to identify and fix nearly 50 road and drainage projects to address traffic congestion and safety.
A local business owner challenged the county's towing policy, alleging that extensions were granted without proper court authorization and that certain rules regarding land ownership and employment are unconstitutional.
Man charged after dump truck hits, kills pedestrian in New Braunfels, city says KSAT
The county is officially backing a future $39 million state project to build an overpass at a busy intersection to improve traffic flow and safety.
The county is lobbying for the expansion of SH-46 between IH-35 and IH-10 to reduce congestion and improve safety. This is a long-term, complex project involving coordination with state and regional partners.
The county is implementing new rules for towing companies to standardize service and improve efficiency for dispatchers. This order sets clear requirements for local facilities and fee caps to protect residents.
The county is working on a new order to standardize towing services, including a countywide rotation list, but has delayed a final vote to gather more feedback.
A resident raised concerns about safety at the Orion railroad crossing following a fatal accident, noting that drivers often fail to stop completely and train warnings are inconsistent.
The county is looking to overhaul how tow trucks are dispatched to accidents to reduce wait times for deputies and improve road safety. Local towing companies shared concerns about how this might change their business operations.
The county is installing a stop sign at a skewed intersection near Canyon Lake to improve safety. Residents expressed concerns about traffic flow and suggested alternative placements, but the county engineer recommended the current plan based on sight distance requirements.
The county is installing dash cameras and GPS tracking in road maintenance vehicles to improve driver safety and reduce accidents.
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