Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Goes Live on YouTube on
January 23rd, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

Click to view the Live Feed.

Freezing Weather Notice

Freezing temperatures are expected in our area. Emergency Management Officials urge all residents to take precautions to keep your family, pets, and property safe. Be prepared, have a plan and monitor weather stations for detailed weather forecasts. 

Emergency Overnight Warming Centers are available for residents of Jim Wells County, Orange Grove, Alice and Premont.

Centers will open on Saturday January 24th, 2026 at 6pm and remain active until Wednesday January 28th if needed.

Jim Wells County Fairgrounds
3001 S Johnson
Alice, TX 78332
361-227-4812

Cross Trails Cowboy Church
1911 FM 624
Orange Grove, TX 78372
361-815-7971

Laughlin Building
248 Southwest 1st Street
Premont, TX 78375
361-227-4812

In case of an emergency, dial 911 immediately.

Stay warm. Stay safe.

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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Burn Ban In Effect
(December 15, 2025)

If you need a permit to burn material, please click on this link to register: Jim Wells County Prescribed Burn Notification.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Emergency Management Coordinator Lance Brown at 361-227-4812.

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.