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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Floodplain

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals on 6/25/26:

This is to give notice that Jim Wells County, under 24 CFR Part 58, has determined that the following proposed action under the HOME Program, Reservation Number RSP-2023-0034, is located in the floodplain.  Jim Wells County will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988 and in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands.  The proposed project locations are the following addresses located in Jim Wells County, Texas:

• 1116 Range, Alice, Texas 78332

Approximately 0.25 acres of this project are within the 0.2% annual chance floodplain.  Jim Wells County is proposing to reconstruct one single-family owner-occupied homes on substantially the same site footprint.

There are three primary purposes for this notice.  First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas.  Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain.  Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool.  The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas.  Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by Jim Wells County at the following address on or before 7/13/26:  Jim Wells County, 200 N Almond St, Alice, TX 78332 and 361-668-5706, Attention: Pedro Trevino Jr, County Judge.  Comments may also be submitted via email at lindsay.smith@grantworks.net

Aviso Anticipado y Revisión Pública de una Actividad Propuesta en una llanura de inundación

Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados el 25/06/26:

Se notifica que el Condado de Jim Wells, bajo el 24 CFR Parte 58, ha determinado que la siguiente acción propuesta bajo el Programa HOME, Número de Reserva RSP-2023-0034, se encuentra en la llanura de inundación. El Condado de Jim Wells identificará y evaluará alternativas viables para ubicar la acción dentro de la llanura de inundación y los posibles impactos en la llanura de inundación derivados de la acción propuesta, tal y como exige la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y de acuerdo con las regulaciones del HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 en la Subparte C Procedimientos para Tomar Determinaciones sobre la Gestión y Protección de Humedales en la Llanura de Inundación. Las ubicaciones propuestas para el proyecto son las siguientes en el Condado de Jim Wells, Texas:

• 1116 Range, Alice, Texas 78332

Aproximadamente 0,25 acres de este proyecto se encuentran dentro de la llanura de inundación anual del 0,2%. El Condado de Jim Wells propone reconstruir una vivienda unifamiliar ocupada por propietarios en un terreno prácticamente igual.

Este aviso tiene tres propósitos principales. En primer lugar, las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en la llanura de inundación y quienes tengan interés en la protección del medio ambiente natural deberían tener la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas. Se anima a los comentaristas a ofrecer emplazamientos alternativos fuera de la llanura de inundación, métodos alternativos para cumplir el mismo propósito del proyecto y métodos para minimizar y mitigar los impactos del proyecto en la llanura de inundación. En segundo lugar, un programa adecuado de aviso público puede ser una herramienta educativa importante para el público en general. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre la llanura de inundación pueden facilitar y reforzar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados a la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales. Tercero, por equidad, cuando el gobierno federal determine que participará en acciones que se lleven a cabo en zonas inundables, debe informar a quienes puedan estar en mayor o continuo riesgo.

Los comentarios escritos deben ser recibidos por el Condado de Jim Wells en la siguiente dirección antes del 13/7/26: Condado de Jim Wells, 200 N Almond St, Alice, TX 78332 y 361-668-5706, Atención: Pedro Trevino Jr, Juez del Condado. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a lindsay.smith@grantworks.net.

Public Service Announcement

Please be informed that the Trains is passing through Jim Wells County, Texas, faster following railroad track upgrades.  Follow recently completed track infrastructure upgrades in the region, the maximum track speed for freight trains operating through Jim Wells County, Texas will rise this week.  Effective on April 24, trains will pass through the area at a maximum of 60 mph, up from the current maximum of 50-55 mph.

For more information on this announcement, please click on this attachment: CPKC-Train Speed PSA Jim Wells County 23APR26.pdf

Public Notice

Temporary Contact Information for Precinct #3 Justice of the Peace

The Jim Wells County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Office has implemented a new phone system. During the transition period, while the porting of existing telephone numbers is being completed, please use the temporary contact numbers listed below:

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

Main Office: (361) 415-7763
Main Fax: (361) 415-7786

Precinct 3 Constable's Office

Office Phone: (361) 415-7680

These numbers are temporary and will remain in service until the number porting process has been successfully completed.  Additional updates will be posted on the County Website as they become available.

Safety Nuisance Abatement Procedures

The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court had adopted Nuisance Abatement Procedures on May 13th, 2024. Click here to read the Jim Wells County Nuisance Abatement Procedures. Please visit the Jim Wells County Safety & Inspection Department webpage.

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State of Texas Emergency
Assistance Registry (STEAR)

The State of Texas offers the option to register with the STEAR program, a free registry that provides local emergency management planners and responders with information related to your needs during an emergency.

Who Should Register?

• People with disabilities
• People who are medically fragile
• People with functional needs such as:
  • Limited Mobility
  • Communication barriers
  • Require additional medical assistance during an emergency event
  • Require personal care assistance
• People who require transportation assistance

Register online at stear.tdem.texas.gov.

Call 2-1-1 or use your video phone relay option of choice.

Registering in STEAR DOES NOT guarantee you will receive a specific service during emergencies.

504 Home Repair Program

There will be an Informational Session on April 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds located at 3001 S. Johnson Street, Alice, Texas, 78332.  The Section 504 Home Repair Program provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

Please see the attached for information: 
504 Home Repair Program.pdf