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List (I'm guessing incomplete) of #Texas #protests today.

Bryan Austin McAllen Luling Bay City San Antonio Houston Erath County Waco Caldwell Dallas Corpus Christi #Bryan #Austin #McAllen #Luling #BayCity #SanAntonio #Houston #ErathCounty #Waco #Caldwell #Dallas #CorpusChristi
April 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Have you thanked a teacher today?
#erathcounty #ruraltx
May 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#stephenville #texas #tx #protest today #march10 #mar10 #erathcounty

Protest today at noon at the Erath County Courthouse in Stephenville Texas

100 W Washington | Stephenville, TX

#txprotest #protesttx
Good Monday morning!

Hope you can join us today at the Erath County Courthouse from noon to 1p to protest the school vouchers our Governor is trying to get passed.

Keep public money in public schools!

#novouchers #txlege
March 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Today's the last day to file to run for Mayor of Stephenville in the November 2025 election. Grab all the info and forms you need to file, plus current information on voter registration deadlines for the November election: zurl.co/2SjbM

#txpolitics #erath #erathcounty
August 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At a crucial meeting, local officials expressed deep concerns over endangered species and a massive transmission line that could disrupt their habitat—what's at stake for the community?

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#ErathCounty #TX #HabitatConservation #EndangeredSpecies #CitizenPortal
Fish and Wildlife official lists locally occurring endangered and threatened species as commission raises questions about Encore permit and transmission-line,
At an April 28 meeting, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representative listed the golden-cheeked warbler, piping plover, red knot and whooping crane as species of concern in the Summerville area and outlined permitting and mitigation processes; commissioners pressed for studies on a proposed 765-kilovolt line and raised concerns that Encore's 2012 incidental-take permit may not cover all species in the route.
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April 29, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Erath County is investing over $197K in cutting-edge dispatch consoles and drone technology to enhance emergency response and multi-agency collaboration!

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#ErathCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #SharedServices #EmergencyOperations #ErathCountyDispatch
Erath County approves $197,540 contract for joint dispatch consoles, signs interlocal for DroneSense
Erath County Commissioners approved a sales agreement for dispatch consoles with Russ Bassett totaling $197,540.93 (county share one-half) and authorized an interlocal agreement with the City of Stephenville and the joint dispatch center for shared DroneSense/UAS use.
citizenportal.ai
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Somerville Sub Regional Planning Commission is gearing up for a critical meeting with Encore, tackling pressing concerns over housing developments and a controversial transmission line.

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#ErathCounty #TX #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact
Somerville panel prepares questions for Encore, flags transmission-line, housing and legal concerns ahead of May 27 meeting
The Somerville Sub Regional Planning Commission on May 20 approved minutes and spent most of the meeting preparing for a May 27 session with consultant Encore to review a proposed Chapter 3 91 policy. Commissioners focused on question strategy, potential impacts of a transmission line on planned housing, and an ongoing lawsuit limiting participant availability.
citizenportal.ai
May 23, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Erath County residents are demanding answers and accountability over a controversial surveillance contract, igniting a heated debate on civil liberties and taxpayer funding.

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#ErathCounty #TX #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #PrivacyRights
Erath County residents and officials clash over Flock surveillance cameras
Public commenters urged the court to cancel or investigate the county's Flock automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) agreement, while the district attorney and sheriff defended limited law‑enforcement use and urged guardrails; petitioners delivered roughly 1,200 signatures opposing taxpayer funding.
citizenportal.ai
September 15, 2026 at 7:21 PM
NextLINK's ambitious plan for a fiber backbone in Erath County is set to revolutionize connectivity, but not without addressing residents' fears about protecting their beloved oak trees!

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#ErathCounty #TX #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalSustainability #CitizenPortal
Commissioners approve NextLINK fiber permits with tree-protection requirement
NextLINK representatives presented a county-wide backbone build. After residents raised concerns about trenching under large oaks, the court added language requiring protection and replacement of trees along right-of-way permits and approved individual permits for several county roads.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Erath County is gearing up for a budget that promises to lower the typical homestead's tax bill—are you ready for the details?

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#ErathCounty #TX #CommunityTransparency #TaxpayerImpact #CitizenPortal #ErathCountyBudget #FiscalResponsibility
Erath County holds public hearing on FY2026–27 budget; adoption set for Sept. 14
During its Aug. 24 meeting the Erath County Commissioners Court opened a public hearing on the proposed FY2026–27 budget and reviewed the taxpayer-impact statement required by state law; the court said it intends to adopt the budget on Sept. 14, 2026.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Erath County officials are eyeing a proposed tax rate of 0.37, promising modest relief for taxpayers while planning vital capital projects and employee raises.

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#ErathCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #TaxReform #EmployeeBenefits #PublicFunding
Erath County judge proposes 0.37 tax rate as budget workshop outlines raises, hires and capital projects
County officials proposed a FY2027 budget with a proposed tax rate of 0.37 (slightly below the no‑new‑revenue rate), a 3% across‑the‑board pay increase costing roughly $1.0 million, anticipated health‑insurance cost increases (~15%, about $500,000), and funding for capital repairs including a jail roof and courthouse exterior work.
citizenportal.ai
August 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Erath County has given the green light for Texas Health to secure tax-exempt bonds, ensuring improvements to the Stephenville facility without costing taxpayers a dime!

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#ErathCounty #TX #PublicFinancing #CitizenPortal #CommunityHealthcare #ErathCountyHealth #TaxExemptions
Court approves tax-exemption acknowledgement for Texas Health bond financing
Erath County acknowledged a public hearing and approved a resolution required for tax-exempt bonds that will refinance projects benefitting the Stephenville facility; county will not be liable for the debt, county was asked to confirm only the federal tax-law condition.
citizenportal.ai
July 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Erath County's EMS director is pushing for a game-changing proposal that could enhance emergency response times and save costs by restructuring supervision and equipment needs.

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#ErathCounty #TX #EmergencyMedicalServices #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #HealthcareFunding
EMS director seeks new supervisor vehicle, three paramedic positions and equipment as ambulance costs rise
Erath County’s EMS director proposed moving supervisors into a supervisor vehicle to provide countywide coverage, adding three paramedic positions, and funding stretcher load systems and cardiac monitors as ambulance repair and supply costs rise. Commissioners discussed grant timing, replacement ambulances and staffing impacts.
citizenportal.ai
July 16, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Erath County officials are considering a $600,000 investment in new voting machines to tackle issues with small print and spoiled ballots that have frustrated voters.

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#ErathCounty #TX #VotingMachines #ErathCountyElections #ElectionStaffing #CitizenPortal #BudgetTransparency
Elections official proposes roughly $600,000 purchase of new voting machines during Erath County budget workshop
Lana, the elections department representative, asked commissioners to include $600,000 for new certified voting machines in the upcoming budget to replace ballot‑on‑demand printers; commissioners discussed staffing, poll worker pay increases and potential revenue growth tied to new property valuations.
citizenportal.ai
July 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Erath County is set to enhance its emergency response with L3Harris reporting a remarkable 97.3% radio coverage, paving the way for a major dispatch upgrade!

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#ErathCounty #TX #InfrastructureUpgrade #CitizenPortal #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety
Erath County receives 97.3% coverage report from L3Harris as dispatch center work continues
L3Harris told Erath County commissioners its drive tests showed roughly 97.3% radio coverage across the county; commissioners approved Amendment No. 4 to the L3Harris agreement and heard a timeline pushing a mid‑to‑late August go‑live for core dispatch services while a few coverage gaps may require additional equipment.
citizenportal.ai
July 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
From the Cowboy Capital to the Cradle of Texas. 🤠🏛️ Erath & San Augustine Counties show our roots and our reach.

Full series here ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...
Link to match up in comments ⤵︎

#CountiesAcrossTexas #ForwardTexas #ForwardParty #ErathCounty #SanAugustine #WeLoveTexas
January 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he knows exactly how they lowball claims and deny payouts. That insider knowledge is why we win for Erath County residents when others can’t.

#ErathCounty #PersonalInjury
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March 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Erath County saw 879 traffic crashes in 2023—3 of them fatal. If you’re hurt on US-377 or US-281, the insurance adjuster already knows the numbers and will use them against you.

#ErathCounty #TexasCrashData
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March 14, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he uses that playbook to dismantle their lowball offers for Erath County accident victims.

We don’t get paid unless we win your case, so we fight like hell to make sure you’re not left holding the bill. #ErathCounty #PersonalInjury
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March 12, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Erath County Commissioners have taken a bold stand against a $3.2 million building purchase that could double the county's appraisal costs, sparking a crucial budget revision process.

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#ErathCounty #TX #PropertyTaxIssues #LocalGovAI #CitizenPortal #BudgetTransparency
Erath County commissioners disapprove appraisal district's building purchase and adopted budget
The court voted June 22 to reject the Erath County Appraisal District's proposed purchase of a commercial building and to disapprove its adopted budget, citing cost concerns and pending state appraisal changes; the disapprovals trigger a 30‑day revision process for the district.
citizenportal.ai
June 24, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Local officials and residents are rallying to delay proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines, citing urgent concerns over water usage and environmental impact ahead of a key decision on August 18.

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#ErathCounty #TX #CommunityEngagement #ErathCountyLocalGovernment
Local officials, residents and Texas lawmakers press PUC to delay proposed 765 kV lines and data-center projects
At a June 22 Somerville Subregional Planning Commission meeting, state representatives and dozens of residents described coordinated filings, petitions and a five-to-zero PUC abatement to delay isolated approval of proposed transmission projects; residents urged more study of water, grid and environmental impacts ahead of an Aug. 18 deadline.
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June 24, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Erath County has struck a deal with the city of Stevenville to tackle staffing shortages in dispatch, ensuring timely 911 coverage while cutting down on costly overtime!

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#ErathCounty #TX #StaffingSolutions #CitizenPortal #ErathCountyDispatch #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafety
Erath County approves interlocal agreement with Stevenville to shore up dispatch staffing
At a June 1 special session, the Erath County Commissioners' Court approved an interlocal agreement with the city of Stevenville to allow Stevenville dispatchers to cover county dispatch shifts amid staffing shortages and high overtime; the agreement was approved by voice vote.
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June 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM