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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
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.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Tom Green County is hosting a free drop-off event this Saturday to help you get rid of old paint, chemicals, and batteries. It’s a quick, easy way to clear out your garage while making sure hazardous junk doesn't end up in the local landfill.
USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program Buyouts
The court debated joining a federal buyout program for ten flood-prone homes following last July's severe floods, which requires a local match of over $1.1 million. Commissioners raised concerns about fairness to taxpayers, county maintenance liabilities on non-contiguous buyout parcels, and the precedent of using local funds for private property acquisitions.