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Brazoria County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brazoria County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Surfside Beach is shaking things up with a new interim city administrator and a bunch of new rules for beach traffic and emergency services. It’s a major leadership pivot that’s going to change how the city handles your daily services.
Freeport just swapped out its city attorney for a new law firm after firing the previous one. This move could shift how the city handles everything from big contracts to new local policies.
Alvin officials are pumping the brakes on new data center projects because they're worried about the strain these massive facilities put on our local power grid and water supply. They want to make sure these tech hubs don't end up ruining the vibe or the resources of our neighborhoods.
New footage of a Brazoria County deputy fatally shooting a college student has sparked a major debate over police accountability. Expect this to be a hot topic at upcoming county meetings as residents demand answers about use-of-force policies.
Post-Beryl, Missouri City is hitting the gas on mosquito spraying to deal with the massive bug surge. Keep an eye out for the trucks and maybe skip the backyard hangouts for a few days while they clear the air.
Brazoria County is under fire after it was revealed that a court clerk allegedly used race to hand-pick jurors. This scandal is a massive red flag for our local justice system and could lead to a wave of retrials.
Tesla is installing a giant battery storage facility in Brazoria County to help stabilize the local power grid. This project aims to prevent blackouts and keep your power running smoothly during extreme weather or high-demand spikes.
A local landowner just beat a pipeline company in court, which is a huge deal for property rights in Brazoria County. This win could make it much harder for private companies to seize land for projects in the future.
Brazoria County just greenlit a new Municipal Utility District, which is basically the starting gun for a wave of new housing and infrastructure projects. It’s a big deal because it paves the way for developers to build out the utilities needed to support a growing neighborhood.