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

Kehlani Perez, a lifelong Dimmit County resident who operates local family businesses and is active in church ministry, told the commissioners court she and others have endured “constant barking that has driven our customers away, trash and debris…property damage, and ongoing concerns for the safety of our family, our tenants, and other animals.” She asked the court to pursue a “sustainable solution, whether through funding, partnerships, policy changes, or clearly defined plan,” and to communicate next steps and timelines to the community.