Summary
The county is purchasing a 2-acre plot for $23,000 to build a new water well and storage tanks funded by a $1.2 million federal grant, bringing reliable water to the Tecolote area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$23,000 land purchase funded by the general fund, unlocking a $1.2 million federal water grant.
Residents of the Tecolote community who will gain improved access to reliable water infrastructure.
Taxpayers might feel the pinch in the short term while the plant is being built and paid for.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Commissioner's Court - Oct 26, 2026
The county is purchasing a 2-acre plot for $23,000 to build a new water well and storage tanks funded by a $1.2 million federal grant, bringing reliable water to the Tecolote area.
CITY OF ORANGE GROVE TO DISTRIBUTE BOTTLED WATER TODAY
By Pete Vasquez pvasquez@cherryroad.com
Commissioner's Court - Aug 7, 2026
The county is moving forward with a water project to provide service to residents, recently receiving over $144,000 in federal funding.
Commissioner's Court - May 22, 2026
The county is moving forward with plans to build a water well in Tecolote to provide better water services.
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