Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waller County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in parks rec
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels funding
A $70,000 payment to Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, allocated in the 2027 budget, would fund meal services for seniors in the served area.
HAS Park detention facility naming
The detention facility at HAS Park will be named after Charles Kalkomey, honoring a community figure.
Community center rental policies and refund authority
The court approved a community center fee refund — but only prorated to an hourly rate — and handed day-to-day operations of the center to the Parks Department director.
Creation of a county parks department
The county now has an official parks department with the court acting as its board, plus a possible $1.5 million donation from a solar farm agreement — with hopes of building a place families can fish.
Waller County Historical Society support
The court honored the Historical Society, which maintains courthouse displays, historical markers, and a digital archive — and needs new members (dues are $10 a year for a family).
Senior citizen programming
The court created a formal policy to spend grant money on senior citizen health and wellness programs at the community center — $4,000 a year for five years — a first step toward broader senior programming.
Library community space shortage
Dr. Maddox reported the library's community room is booked nearly around the clock and suggested repurposing space in the annex as additional community meeting space.