Residents urge TxDOT signage at gravel pit across from water department, council directs secretary to contact agency

Residents expressed urgent safety concerns about a gravel pit located across from the water department, saying large trucks enter the highway at speed and that signage is needed to slow traffic. One resident warned plainly: "Somebody's gonna die on that road" if trucks continue to pull out without warnings.

Councilors discussed permitting, possible fines for noncompliant operations, and whether the gravel pit had obtained necessary state permits. Multiple speakers recommended the city reach out to TxDOT and county and state environmental authorities for inspection and signage; the council later moved to have the city secretary contact TxDOT, and the motion passed. Staff was also asked to follow up on ownership and permit status and to coordinate any necessary inspections.