We use cookies to understand how you use our site and improve your experience. You can choose which cookies to allow.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms.
Erath County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Erath County, TX public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County leaders addressed public concerns regarding rumors of a new data center on County Road 403, clarifying that while land sales are private, the county will strictly enforce floodplain and environmental regulations.
Erath County is doubling down on Flock license-plate cameras after they helped nab an arson suspect. While the tech is proving effective for police, it’s keeping the local debate over privacy and government surveillance front and center.
A welfare check in the Tanglewood neighborhood turned deadly Tuesday after an officer-involved shooting left one man dead. The Texas Rangers have stepped in to lead an independent investigation into exactly what went wrong.
The county is updating its land development rules to make them easier to understand and to create a 'minor plat' process for simple land splits that don't require new roads.
The county is moving election-related records management from the County Clerk to the Elections Administrator to better align duties with state requirements.