Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in roads
Rural Public Transportation Agreement
Concho Valley Transit operates public transportation across a 16-county region, helping rural residents reach medical appointments and grocery stores despite high fuel costs and vast distances.
Road Repair Equipment Purchase
The county approved purchasing new equipment for Road and Bridge precincts 2 and 4, including a John Deere rotary cutter and a Freightliner dump truck, using cooperative purchasing contracts.
Rural Road and Culvert Resilience Planning
A deteriorated concrete culvert on Mullins Crossing Road will be fixed for $90,000 by Delgados Contractors, LLC — good news for drivers who use that road.
Stonewall Valley Lane Road Addition
The county agreed to add Stonewall Valley Lane to its road inventory, provided property owners pay $45,000 to cover infrastructure costs.
County Master Transportation Plan Grant Application
Commissioner Nanny walked the court through the county's long-range transportation vision and current planning frameworks — an informational look at where county roads are headed.
Transportation Network Strategic Planning
Representatives from the Ports to Plains Alliance updated the court on interstate designations (I-27 and I-14) and planning funds. The county is encouraged to incorporate future interstate alignments and local comprehensive planning to manage growth and traffic impacts.
Walling Pecan Road Right-of-Way Surveying
To prepare for future regional growth and traffic expansions tied to potential I-27 development, the court authorized a $6,400 survey to evaluate widening Walling Pecan Road right-of-way from 40 feet to 65 feet.
Mineral Wells Bridge Funding Announcement
The county is applying for USDOT funding to replace or rehabilitate aging bridges, which could save local taxpayers money on road infrastructure.
NRCS low water crossing projects
A new federal agreement covers low water crossing projects identified by the NRCS — these are the rural crossings that flood and strand drivers during heavy rain.