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Residents urge Dimmit County to act on escalating stray-dog problem

Dimmit County Commissioners Court · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Two longtime Dimmit County residents told the commissioners court that unaddressed stray dogs are harming businesses, damaging property and creating safety risks, and asked the court to adopt a clear plan with timelines, funding and partnerships.

Kehlani Perez, a lifelong Dimmit County resident who identified herself as an operator of two family businesses and a leader in local church ministry, told the commissioners court that an ongoing stray-dog problem has “driven our customers away” and is causing property damage and public-safety concerns. “This is not just an inconvenience. It is a quality of life issue and a public safety concern,” she said, asking the court for “decisive action toward a…

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