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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Ellis County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Road material supply reliability
Precincts have been burned by suppliers who couldn't deliver crushed rock and asphalt on schedule. The court awarded multiple vendors on each bid so road crews always have a backup, keeping chip seal and patching projects on track.
Master Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for IH-35E and FM 308 Corridor
The county removed a planned road corridor connecting IH-35E and FM 308 because steep drop-offs and flood control structures made building it impractical.
Weakley Branch Road Development and Variance
Residents near the proposed Trails at Hidden Creek subdivision raised serious concerns about road stability near a leaking water tank. The court ultimately denied the developer's request to use a substandard road base, siding with county engineers on soil stability.
Skyline Acres Traffic Safety
The county is moving forward with adding stop signs and adjusting traffic controls in the 1950s Skyline Acres subdivision near Midlothian to address rising accident rates and increased commercial traffic.