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Commissioners approve moving ahead on southern Newton County radio tower with contractor selected
Summary
After officials said the county’s south‑end tower is condemned and scheduled for demolition, the court approved moving forward with a bid from Texas Premier Communications and directed staff to work out financing and land‑use agreements.
The court approved moving forward with construction of a replacement radio tower to restore communications coverage in southern Newton County after the existing tower was declared condemned and slated for demolition.
The County Judge read a bid from Texas Premier Communications for equipment and erection and said the county has budgeted $100,000 toward the project in 2025, but that the county may need certificates of obligation or other bond financing to cover the full cost. The judge noted a potential site on neighboring county property where a land‑use agreement is being negotiated; staff said that site already has utilities and some infrastructure that would reduce costs.
Commissioners agreed the project is a public‑safety priority to maintain sheriff and fire communications in the south end of the county, and the court voted to authorize staff to proceed with the vendor selection and initial construction steps and to return with a financing plan or budget amendment for 2025.
Next steps: staff will finalize lease/land‑use terms and bring financing options to a future meeting for formal approval.
