Commissioners discuss animal-control cooperation with Alice, approve fairgrounds policy updates

Sep 1, 2026

Commissioners discussed cooperation and cost-sharing with the City of Alice on animal control and kennel capacity; the court also approved updated fairground reservation and cancellation policies including fees for unreturned keys.

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Commissioners held a multi-faceted discussion on animal-control services and fairground operations. A precinct commissioner raised concerns about coordination with the City of Alice over use of the city's shelter, workload sharing, and financial contributions; a law-enforcement representative (Lieutenant Garcia) described limited kennel capacity and staffing implications and urged the parties to update the existing interlocal contract.

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