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Topics getting the most attention in Ellis County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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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.

1 mentionLast discussed Sep 15, 2026

HighRoads

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.

2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026