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River Trail residents urge Kendall County to inspect riverbank, improve fencing after Guadalupe River breach
Summary
Three River Trail residents told the commissioners court about severe flood damage to the Guadalupe River bank, safety hazards from abandoned trailers and equipment, and neighborhood costs from enforcement actions; they asked the county to investigate the bank failure, improve fencing and signage, and clarify enforcement options.
Several River Trail residents addressed the Kendall County Commissioners Court during the meeting’s public comment period, asking the county to investigate a recent bank failure along the Guadalupe River, improve fencing and signage at a hazardous site, and enforce existing rules on unattended trailers and containers.
Mary Anderson said the Guadalupe River "rose more than 50 feet and it breached the riverbank" during the recent flood and described an exposed "burning pit" area that now holds standing water; she asked the court to evaluate protective measures and consider an independent engineering review. A second River Trail resident told the court, "Nobody should be given a 90 day permit to park an unattended RV on the riverbank," and warned of propane tanks and other contaminants from abandoned trailers. Miss Weaver, a subdivision board member, said the neighborhood had previously sued to remove trailers, paid more than $15,000 for legal defense, and remains concerned about containers, trash and temporary power lines placed in the floodway.
A county staff member directed residents to report property concerns to the Development Department at kendall@cokendall.texas.us so engineering staff can investigate alleged code violations. Court members did not take immediate enforcement action during the special meeting but acknowledged the concerns and the need for follow‑up contact between residents and county staff.
