The Lavaca County Commissioners Court convened for its regular meeting on November 25, 2024, at 10 AM, with all five members present. The meeting commenced with an invocation, expressing gratitude for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and the importance of community and family gatherings.

Following the invocation, the court addressed several announcements, including a power outage in Saint Mary's and updates on upcoming changes within the county offices as the new year approaches. The judge noted that there are 21 working days left until January 1, highlighting the need for patience as various office relocations occur.

The primary agenda item was a telecommunications update presented by EMS Director Michael Lehi. He reported significant progress on the county's new 800 megahertz communication system, which is currently in a testing phase. Two of the three planned towers are operational, with the third expected to be online shortly. Lehi shared successful communication tests conducted from various locations, indicating the system's effectiveness.

The anticipated go-live date for the new system is December 15, 2024, pending final optimizations and a meeting with department heads and emergency services to ensure a smooth transition. Lehi emphasized the importance of this upgrade for public safety, noting that it would enhance communication capabilities for emergency responders across the county.

The court expressed appreciation for the efforts of Lehi and his team, acknowledging the project's significance for community safety and the collaboration with surrounding counties to improve communication networks.

The meeting concluded without further questions on the telecommunications update, marking a productive session focused on community preparedness and safety enhancements.