Fire Protection Funding
Summary
Guadalupe County is officially under a burn ban starting Wednesday, meaning you need to pause all outdoor fires and grilling. It’s a dry season, and the county is trying to prevent accidental wildfires before they start.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$500,000 in potential grant funding.
Volunteer fire departments and county residents.
None identified, though taxpayers bear the cost of any new facility.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Guadalupe County Fire and Rescue grows from 5 to 21 firefighters in 4 years
Guadalupe County Fire and Rescue grows from 5 to 21 firefighters in 4 years KSAT
Workshop - Aug 11, 2026
The county is balancing the needs of volunteer fire departments, the county's own fire rescue team, and municipal contracts to keep up with rapid population growth.
Guadalupe County approves terminating Flock camera contract, citing vandalism, ‘public scrutiny’
Guadalupe County approves terminating Flock camera contract, citing vandalism, ‘public scrutiny’ KSAT
Commissioners Court - Jul 21, 2026
Residents are calling for a dedicated shelter manager to improve animal welfare and reduce euthanasia rates at the county facility.
Workshop - Jul 14, 2026
The county is struggling to manage animal control and is looking at partnering with the City of Cibolo or the Humane Society to improve conditions and save money.
Commissioners Court - Jul 7, 2026
Residents are calling for a long-term plan for animal control, including a new facility and better management, following a recent parvo outbreak.
Man in custody after 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Seguin Walmart, police say
Man in custody after 1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Seguin Walmart, police say KSAT
Operation Rolling Thunder III: Deputies arrest six in major prostitution sting
Operation Rolling Thunder III: Deputies arrest six in major prostitution sting WOAI
Workshop - May 5, 2026
The court is considering renewing a $500,000 grant program for volunteer fire departments to help with equipment costs and emergency needs.
Narcotics unit deputies seize cocaine and firearms in major drug bust, suspect arrested
Narcotics unit deputies seize cocaine and firearms in major drug bust, suspect arrested WOAI
21 arrested in connection with Guadalupe County narcotics investigation, Seguin police say
21 arrested in connection with Guadalupe County narcotics investigation, Seguin police say KSAT
Authorities searching for wanted suspect last seen in Guadalupe County
Authorities searching for wanted suspect last seen in Guadalupe County KSAT
Burn ban in effect for Guadalupe County on Wednesday
Burn ban in effect for Guadalupe County on Wednesday KSAT
Seguin police partner with Seguin ISD to train bus drivers on mental health de-escalation
Seguin police partner with Seguin ISD to train bus drivers on mental health de-escalation
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