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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Waller County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Morton Road bond project pipeline crossings
Road-bond construction on Morton Road requires agreements with pipeline owners to cross their easements. Roughly 30 pipelines cross the project, and more agreements are still needed.
Mowing contract failure
The county's road mowing contractor failed to perform — showing up with zero-turn mowers instead of shredders — so the court terminated the contract and will rebid with backup vendors. That's why county ditches have looked rough.
Owens Road rehabilitation extension
The road bond project will now cover the 1,500-foot county-maintained gap in Owens Road between Prairie View and Waller, with a future deal possibly shifting maintenance to the city. Officials noted heavy traffic uses Owens as a relief valve from FM 3602.
Highway safety action plan public input
A public meeting on the regional road safety action plan is set for Tuesday, February 24, with an online survey available for those who can't attend.
Kickapoo Road major thoroughfare plan amendment
The county is preserving a future north-south corridor through Precinct 2, near land it may lease for a park and annex. Three alignment options were shown; the item was pulled so affected landowners get mailed notice before a March 4 vote.
Mitchamore Road shortening
The county will shorten Mitchamore Road by about a mile southwest of Hempstead, ending it at Telephone Road. This cuts maintenance and illegal dumping costs while giving the sole property owner a gate; future development would still trigger right-of-way dedications.