BLUEBONNETS, WILDFLOWER PHOTOS BROUGHT UP DURING WASHINGTON CO. COMMISSIONERS MEETING
The spring wildflower season has brought with it its fair share of complaints of residents and travelers entering private property to take photos with bluebonnets, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
During his monthly report this (Tuesday) morning to Washington County Commissioners, Chief Deputy Jay Petrash said the sheriff’s office has received numerous calls on the matter, particularly during the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival earlier this month.
Petrash implored the public to be respectful of others’ property and not go places that they should not be.
Petrash also gave a brief update on staffing at the sheriff’s office and jail. Petrash said the number of vacancies changes daily, but they are currently trying to fill at least five or six positions, including four deputy positions.
Commissioners also:
- Heard reports from EMS, Information Technology and the Veterans Service Officer.
- Proclaimed Thursday, May 5th as National Day of Prayer in Washington County.
- Approved a 12-inch temporary run-flat rubber water transfer line for a duration of six months on Raymond Lehmann Lane in Precinct 4 for Magnolia Oil & Gas Operation.
- Approved formal notices from Apache Corporation for 12-inch temporary lay flat water lines on Eberhardt Road in Precinct 4 and Iron Bridge Road in Precinct 3 for six months.
- Approved formal notices from ETC Texas Pipeline for 12-inch steel pipeline crossings on Sandtown Road and Koether Road in Precinct 4.
