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Teen urges Bertram to install bathrooms and drinking water at Panther Roadside Park before summer
Summary
Fifteen‑year‑old Kalai Brown told council the park lacks running water and a safe restroom; she recounted unsanitary incidents and urged the city to budget, seek grants, or partner with the YMCA to provide facilities ahead of summer.
Fifteen‑year‑old Kalai Brown spoke during public comment about unsafe and unsanitary conditions at Panther Roadside Park, telling council the park has no running water, only a porta‑potty, and no drinking fountain. She recounted repeated incidents of vomit left uncleaned and said families often leave rather than use the porta‑potty; she urged the council to budget taxpayer money, seek grants or sponsors, or negotiate use of YMCA facilities so park users have restroom access before the hot Texas summer.
“Having a bathroom with a sink and drinking fountain is essential in a Texas park,” Brown said, adding that a parent once had to clean a contaminated slide with only hand sanitizer because no running water was available. She suggested that the city could pursue short‑term arrangements with local organizations while pursuing grants or budget allocations for a permanent restroom.
