Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in public safety
VOCA grant for victim witness services
The DA's victim witness assistance program stays funded through a $32,616 federal grant, with the county match dropping thanks to an extra $10,000 from the state.
Texas Wildlife Services Annual Program Report
The state's new reporting system has been unusable since March, so the county hasn't received monthly trapper reports. The trapper provided interim numbers — 18 goats and 34 feral hogs taken — and described extensive screwworm surveillance work.
Rabies surveillance in regional fox populations
Wildlife officials warned that a rabies outbreak is booming in Hayes and Comal counties, and the county is doing enhanced surveillance — testing gray fox brain stems — to keep it from returning to this area, which was the epicenter in the 1990s.
Juvenile detention contracts with other counties
New interlocal and service contracts with Ellis, Ward, Young, and Stephens Counties continue the county's juvenile detention expansion program.
Glasscock County inmate housing
Tom Green County will house Glasscock County inmates at its detention center under a new interlocal agreement, bringing revenue to the jail operation.
County-Wide Burn Ban Extension
The court considered a countywide burn ban but took no action, leaving fire restrictions unchanged.
Specialty Court Counseling Services Transition to MHMR
The county renewed agreements with San Angelo to provide joint mental health deputies and crisis intervention services.
IT Data Backup Enhancement
The county is upgrading its data backup systems by purchasing a Veeam Backup Solution from Howard Industries for $123,620 through a purchasing cooperative. This ensures county data remains secure and recoverable.