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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Washington County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
State-funded EMS whole blood program
New MOUs shift the cost of the EMS prehospital whole-blood program to the state. EMS got three new blood coolers and blood supply through the Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council.
Courthouse Restoration Funding
About $700,000 of this week's $1.07 million in bills went to Phoenix for courthouse restoration work, partially covered by a Texas Historical Commission grant.
Infrastructure and Facility Modernization
Washington County is gearing up to give the local Expo center a major facelift to attract more visitors and better support our farmers. Before the fun stuff starts, they’ve got to tackle some messy drainage and mapping issues to make sure the site is actually ready for the upgrade.
Infrastructure Maintenance
The historic Washington County Courthouse is falling apart, and the city needs to figure out how to pay for major repairs before it’s forced to shut down. Keep an eye on local meetings, because this could impact both your tax bill and where you go for government services.
Intergovernmental Agreement
Washington County just backed out of a major infrastructure deal with the city, leaving future development plans in limbo. It’s a big shift that could delay local projects and force the city to scramble for a new game plan.