Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Washington County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in roads
Randermann Road bridge project
The Texas Historical Commission required an archaeological study for a grant-funded bridge project because the Thomas Cemetery is nearby, adding up to $21,535 in costs and more red tape to a project that has been in the works since 2021.
Windmill Ridge subdivision roads nearing county acceptance
Four streets totaling 1.08 miles serving 41 lots moved into the one-year maintenance period with the bond cut to 50%. If the final core seal holds up, the county takes over the roads in about a year.
Fallen tree removal on Brandt Road
A tree fell from the county right-of-way onto private property near an old barn. Crews will hand-cut it to avoid damaging the building and will repair the fence it crossed.
Bluebonnet 4-H Club adopts Gibbs Creek Road
The 4-H Club will volunteer to keep a two-plus mile stretch of Gibbs Creek Road near Chapel Hill clean, with county signs installed to recognize the effort.
EDS quarterly report and road mapping
$150,784.93 Magnolia Oil and Gas road donation
Magnolia Oil and Gas is voluntarily paying half of a roughly 3.5-mile chip-seal project on Caitlyn Road, Moy Road, and Bascomb Lane in Precinct 4 — a big win for residents dealing with dust and heavy oilfield traffic.
Independence/CEPR road box culvert replacement
The county is replacing old corrugated metal pipe at a drainage crossing with 246 feet of concrete box culverts. The low bid came in slightly over estimate, but equipment savings should bring the total close to the original $174,000 figure.
Malinowski Lane road abandonment
About one acre of an unused old US 290 river-crossing right-of-way is being given to the neighboring landowner who already farms it. Bluebonnet Electric didn't object.