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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kendall County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Wildfire Preparedness and Building Code Adoption
Kendall County is one of the most wildfire-at-risk counties in Texas, and residents are getting insurance non-renewal letters. The court heard how adopting parts of the Wildland Urban Interface Code into its fire code could make new homes safer and insurable, while the IBHS Wildfire Prepared Home program offers a retrofit path for existing homes.
Facility Maintenance and Capital Improvement
The court is launching a space needs assessment with HDR Architecture but couldn't agree on who sits on the steering committee — judges, the DA, and the sheriff all want seats. The $100,000 study will guide future courthouse and justice center planning.
Grant Funding for Law Enforcement and Victim Services
The court approved four grant applications totaling about $693,000 — an ambulance grant, a JAG grant, and two victim-services grants — that bring outside money into the county instead of raising local taxes.
EMS Medical Director Procurement
Kendall County is re-evaluating its selection for EMS Medical Director to ensure proper coverage and coordination across all county fire departments.
Fire Protection and EMS Interlocal Agreements
Local fire chiefs will discuss how different departments can team up better to keep Kendall County safe. They'll review equipment, response times, and shared resources.
SH 46 West Safety Improvements
TxDOT will hold a public meeting November 10 on safety fixes for SH 46 West, including Jersey barriers at Webster's Curve that residents demanded. The county put $100,000 in the FY27 budget to make it happen.
2026 TAC Best Practices Award for Bergheim VFD staffing program
The county won a competitive state award for helping Bergheim VFD staff its station 24/7 while keeping the volunteer model. It's the county's first such award in ten years, and other counties are already calling to copy the idea.
Outdoor Burning Prohibition (Burn Ban)
After measurable rain, the burn ban is off — unincorporated Kendall County residents may burn outdoors again, though the Fire Marshal is watching the burn index as conditions dry.