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Residents tell Brazos County court East Loop would cut through family land, urge transparency
Summary
At the Jan. 28 Brazos County Commissioners Court meeting, multiple residents urged the court to halt or rethink the proposed East Loop alignment, citing family land, rural character, alleged lack of transparency and concerns about induced demand and maintenance costs.
Dozens of Brazos County residents told the Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 they oppose the proposed East Loop alignment and want more transparency from the county and project planners.
"The East Loop is supposed to go right through my grandpa's house and his land on Billy Shaw Tap," resident Cal Good said during the public comment period. "It's 22 acres…many animals like most families are buried there. Memories. It's just personal."
The speakers asked the court to delay or release more information about the planned alignment and planning process. Keith Ballasse, who said he has lived in Brazos County for more than 12 years, said a petition and online following opposing the loop has grown rapidly: "As of yesterday, we have a 1,000 people that are…
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