Kendall County moves forward with $11.25M Proposition A property purchase
Kendall County Commissioners on Dec. 23 approved the purchase of conservation easements and a property to be conserved through the use of Proposition A funds, which were approved by voters in 2022 to support countywide conservation efforts.
Around 310 acres of property at Guadalupe River Ranch were approved for purchase by county commissioners for around $11.25 million from Proposition A funds. Costs and total acreage will be specified following an inspection and survey period.
Learn how Fair Oaks Ranch residents can provide input on the 2026 Strategic Plan
Fair Oaks Ranch staff and officials are working on the development of the 2026 Strategic Plan, which is designed to outline future projects and priorities within upcoming city budgets.
During the development process, residents, business leaders and stakeholders will have opportunities to provide input on the plan and learn about local needs.
According to a Jan. 13 news release, city leadership will conduct a series of conversations to identify what residents value most about Fair Oaks Ranch, the challenges the community faces and potential solutions to address them.
Kendall County pursues grants for flood warning system
Kendall County Commissioners on Jan. 13 reviewed grant opportunities for repairs related to damage caused during flooding July 4.
Within the grant approvals was an allotment of $1 million, which could be used for the installation of outdoor warning sirens and flood-related products, according to the agenda.
Grant coordinator Christina Peese said the grant agreement is with the Texas Water Development Board, and county employees are working to identify the placement of flood detection equipment.
“A group of county employees has already met once, and is planning on meeting later this month to discuss the areas within the county that would warrant a siren and/or flood detection equipment, as well as to review the companies that could possibly provide this type of equipment,” she said.
Boerne Buc-ee's final plat approved by Planning and Zoning Commission
The final plat of the Boerne Buc-ee’s has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, marking a major milestone in the project's progress.
The preliminary plat for the project was approved in 2020, and the 2016 development agreement between the city and Buc-ee’s was updated in October.
Planning Director Nathan Crane said the development agreement is in the final stages of being updated, but nothing in the agreement has changed significantly since the October approval.
