Kendall County · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kendall County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Cemetery Infrastructure Standards and Application Process
New rules and a standard application now govern how cemeteries — commercial or family — are established in the county, covering drainage, notice, and traffic for funeral processions.
Proposed Pulte sewer plant near Corley Road
A resident raised concerns about a Pulte Homes application to TCEQ for a sewer plant 150 feet from his family's well, with trucked sludge and a larger 700-acre development revealed in the permit.
AI policy and county technology governance
The IT director laid out a new state mandate to adopt an AI code of ethics and name an AI risk officer. The court wants clearer security rules and will appoint the officer first before finalizing a policy.
County Dark Sky Initiative and Night Sky Month
Local advocates and young Girl Scouts presented progress on Kendall County's application to become the first International Dark Sky County in Texas, supported by a proclamation declaring October as Night Sky Month.
Park System Hours and Land Evaluation
Board members reviewed operating hours across county parks and discussed implementing a standardized land evaluation form for future properties.
Social Services Funding
The Kendall County Women’s Shelter is bursting at the seams, but they're running out of cash to keep operations going. The county is now under the gun to decide if taxpayers should foot the bill to keep these essential safety services open.
Law Enforcement Conduct
A Kendall County deputy is facing backlash after making insensitive comments about the deadly July 4 floods. This incident has sparked a wider debate about whether our local emergency responders are taking public safety crises seriously enough.
Tax Incentives
Boerne just gave tax breaks to bring a massive Buc-ee's to town, which means major road upgrades are coming fast, but so is a whole lot more traffic near your neighborhood.