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Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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New World Screwworm Outbreak & Disaster Declaration

The county leased its former county shop at 400 East Avenue A to the USDA to serve as a local base for combatting the New World screw worm. The annual agreement covers operating utility costs.

4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026

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Opposition to Large-Scale Data Centers

County officials announced a public meeting regarding a proposed data center outside city limits, emphasizing that the county has no zoning authority or tax abatement requests before it.

9 mentionsLast discussed Jul 10, 2026