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## Recent meetings (20)

- [2026-09-28 — Howard County passes digital case management software for Stanton and tables NOAA tower talks](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/676f2622-687a-4ea9-83ee-61a90922d99b): General
- [2026-09-21 — Howard County Commissioners met for a general session on September 21, 2026.](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/72889136-5613-4c25-af8b-c255b45e8fe7): General
- [2026-09-14 — Howard County passes budget and tax rate after hearing earful from locals](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/356174bb-9c8e-4e4c-9cab-72de48c68968): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-08-31 — Howard County Commissioners' Court to meet on August 31](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/8ef9f3fd-45ce-4fc3-aea6-d8936c9839bd): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-08-24 — Howard County stalls on 2026 budget vote after residents push back on proposed tax hike](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/3f620362-dac2-42fa-b227-cb4761788ac6): General
- [2026-07-27 — Howard County officials push back on federal prison closure; library renovations set for August](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/65bed6b1-9bf2-4685-976d-56f578ab3eea): General
- [2026-07-14 — West Texas Weather Modification Association reviews weather reports and aircraft status](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/48b069de-8550-48c1-931d-059dcf338c91): General
- [2026-07-13 — Howard County Commissioners Approve Library Upgrades and Election Tech Updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/68a707c6-c46f-44aa-90d2-88733aa3444b): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-06-22 — Howard County Approves Library Renovation Changes and New Tech Upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/18a83337-dc07-4388-a1ba-53336baf86fb): General
- [2026-06-08 — Howard County Commissioners talk courthouse generators, library upgrades, and road maintenance](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/9d173019-4d2d-4f4f-b2e9-59a58655139f): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-05-28 — Howard County draws names for salary committee and approves student award](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/c183f814-5219-4b8c-9965-65b154341fbd): General
- [2026-05-11 — Howard County honors top students and approves routine budget and road updates](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/b751f593-8404-4123-bbb7-e0d3b36ef5fa): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-04-27 — Howard County Commissioners update radio systems and manage local construction projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/0767f08b-e13c-4ee0-a477-ba2bec3d3e7f): General
- [2026-04-13 — Howard County moves forward on library renovations and joins weather modification group](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/ee813b3a-4c7b-4124-8279-b59059bf8b21): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-03-23 — County Commissioners Approve Dispatch Project Closeout and Discuss Library Finances](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/044811ac-2f27-44ff-9bb9-e3ab87c6f44f): General
- [2026-03-09 — Howard County Commissioners approve new school safety agreements and sheriff's office vehicle purchase](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/c7f8183e-7b8e-47bc-8d98-14fe1310062f): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-02-23 — Howard County explores new business park tax zone to spark local growth](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/8ba038bb-d3bf-42d2-9120-3918b5fecf40): General
- [2026-02-09 — Howard County Commissioners approve safer route for nuclear waste shipments](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/4f773394-9e5f-42e4-9e4e-1291554b10e1): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-01-28 — Howard County moves forward on Law Enforcement Center repairs and new library project](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/62b13db5-341b-4394-a8f0-800660343b87): Commissioners' Court
- [2026-01-12 — Howard County approves new tools for road safety and legal help for economic projects](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/meetings/883a5bf7-dfad-4dec-af7b-a0889c6befa7): Commissioners' Court


## Civic issues (26)

- [2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/2026-2027-budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [National Weather Service Communications Equipment on South Mountain Tower](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/emergency-communications-tower): public-safety · priority: high
- [Roadway Maintenance and Dust Control](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/roadway-maintenance-and-dust-control): roads · priority: medium
- [Courthouse Generator Installation](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/emergency-preparedness): public-safety · priority: critical
- [Regional Digital Case Management Integration](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/regional-digital-case-management-integration): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Library Renovation Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/library-renovation-project): parks-rec · priority: high
- [Data Center Water Impact](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/environmental-regulation): environment · priority: high
- [public safety enforcement](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/public-safety-enforcement): public-safety · priority: high
- [grant funding](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/grant-funding): budget · priority: medium
- [FCI Big Spring Closure](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/public-property-divestment): general · priority: critical
- [Election Technology Upgrades](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/local-elections): governance · priority: high
- [Crossroads Business Park TIRZ](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/crossroads-business-park-tirz): development · priority: high
- [telecommunications regulation](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/telecommunications-regulation): general · priority: medium
- [Student Recognition Program](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/student-recognition-program): schools · priority: low
- [Salary Grievance Committee](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/salary-grievance-committee): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [immigration policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/immigration-policy): general · priority: high
- [County Website Modernization](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/county-website-modernization): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Law Enforcement Center Construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/law-enforcement-center-construction): public-safety · priority: high
- [emergency declaration](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/emergency-declaration): public-safety · priority: high
- [election results](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/election-results): governance · priority: high
- [jail telecommunications policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/jail-telecommunications-policy): general · priority: medium
- [flood tunnel construction](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/flood-tunnel-construction): environment · priority: high
- [reproductive health policy](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/reproductive-health-policy): general · priority: high
- [summer nutrition program](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/summer-nutrition-program): general · priority: medium
- [holiday designation](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/holiday-designation): general · priority: medium
- [LGBTQIA+ Commission formation](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/issues/lgbtqia-commission-formation): governance · priority: high


## Development applications (4)

- [Morita Ranch](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/development/morita-ranch): subdivision · approved
- [Dispatch Construction Project](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/development/dispatch-construction-project): other · approved
- [Tax Deed Parcel 283647](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/development/tax-deed-parcel-283647): other · approved
- [Crossroads Business Park TIRZ](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/development/crossroads-business-park-tirz): other · pending


## Community topics (4)

- [Budget](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/community/budget): taxes-budget
- [FY 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/community/fy-2026-2027-budget-and-tax-rate): taxes-budget
- [Economic Development](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/community/economic-development): development
- [Ambulance Agreement](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/community/ambulance-agreement): public-safety


## Officials (11)

- [Randy S. Johnson](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/randy-s-johnson): County Judge
- [Eddilisa Ray](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/eddilisa-ray): Commissioner Precinct 1
- [Cash Read Berry](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/cash-read-berry): Commissioner Precinct 2
- [Jimmie Long](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/jimmie-long): Commissioner Precinct 3
- [Doug Wagner](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/doug-wagner): Commissioner Precinct 4
- [Sharon Adams](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/sharon-adams): County Treasurer — Administration
- [Lindsay Wilkerson](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/lindsay-wilkerson): County Attorney — Administration
- [Jackie Olson](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/jackie-olson): County Auditor — Administration
- [Jury Padron](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/jury-padron): County Clerk — Administration
- [Cash Berry](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/cash-berry): Precinct 2 Commissioner — Commissioners' Court
- [Randy Johnson](https://mytexasrecord.org/howardcounty/officials/randy-johnson): County Judge — Commissioners' Court