Commissioners back Pearsall sidewalk grant; approve wide slate of routine county actions

Frio County Commissioners Court on June 10 approved a letter of support for the City of Pearsall’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to the Texas Department of Transportation and handled a broad set of routine procurement, permitting and budget items.

The county voted to back Pearsall’s application, which seeks funding for approximately 5,200 linear feet of 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalks connecting downtown Pearsall, the Pearsall Public Library and several school campuses. Miranda Moran, assistant city manager for Pearsall, and City Manager Fred Reyes presented the project and asked the court for a county letter of support; commissioners approved the request by motion.

“We would ask that the county commissioners consider submitting a letter of support supporting this application,” Moran said; Pearsall representatives said TxDOT has agreed to be a project sponsor for engineering and environmental work.

Votes at a glance (motions, movers/seconders and outcomes recorded in court minutes):

- Adopt agenda with removal of action agenda item 6 — motion by Commissioner Martinez; second by Commissioner Carrizales; outcome: passed.

- Item 1 — Approve Pearsall letter of support for 2025 TxDOT Transportation Alternatives application (approx. $1 million project; ~5,200 linear feet of 6-foot sidewalk, ADA ramps, signage) — motion by Commissioner Martinez; second by Commissioner Veil; outcome: passed.

- Item 2 — Approve purchase of tires (Southern Tire Mart)…