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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tom Green County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Texas Wildlife Services Annual Program Report
The state's new reporting system has been unusable since March, so the county hasn't received monthly trapper reports. The trapper provided interim numbers — 18 goats and 34 feral hogs taken — and described extensive screwworm surveillance work.
Rabies surveillance in regional fox populations
Wildlife officials warned that a rabies outbreak is booming in Hayes and Comal counties, and the county is doing enhanced surveillance — testing gray fox brain stems — to keep it from returning to this area, which was the epicenter in the 1990s.
County-Wide Burn Ban Extension
The county lifted its burn ban following recent rain, though officials warned residents to stay cautious as dry weather could return.
Specialty Court Counseling Services Transition to MHMR
The county renewed agreements with San Angelo to provide joint mental health deputies and crisis intervention services.
IT Data Backup Enhancement
The county is upgrading its data backup systems by purchasing a Veeam Backup Solution from Howard Industries for $123,620 through a purchasing cooperative. This ensures county data remains secure and recoverable.