Atascosa County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Atascosa County, Texas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Atascosa County just declared a disaster because a nasty livestock parasite is making a comeback. Keep a close eye on your pets and farm animals while officials work to contain the spread.
Atascosa County just swore in a new sheriff, Jake Guerra. Expect some changes in how the department is run and what issues they decide to prioritize on the streets.
A former vet tech is taking the City of Pleasanton and Atascosa County to court, claiming they were harassed and retaliated against on the job. This lawsuit could force the city to overhaul its animal services department and potentially drain local tax dollars to cover legal costs.
Local rescuers are calling out the city for ignoring red flags about how animals are being transported, and it’s raising big questions about where our tax money is actually going. It’s a messy situation that suggests our current shelter management isn't meeting basic standards.
A local family is demanding answers after a man died following a Taser deployment by an Atascosa County deputy. This tragedy is putting a spotlight on local police use-of-force policies and will likely force a serious conversation about transparency in our sheriff's office.