Commissioners honor Mediation Awareness Month and Fire Prevention Week

The Commissioners Court adopted two proclamations during its Sept. 29 session. The court proclaimed October 2026 as Mediation Awareness Month to recognize services provided by the Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center, and it adopted a proclamation designating Oct. 4–10 as Fire Prevention Week in Guadalupe County.

Martha Joyce Recker (speaker 9) described mediation center activity in the four‑county area, saying the center handled more than 200 pro se mediations and "gave away $20,000 in mediations" last year to serve unserved and underserved residents. Fire and emergency management coordinator Patrick Pinder (speaker 12) briefed the court on the Fire Prevention Week theme "Charge Into Fire Safety," warning about lithium‑ion battery risks in phones, laptops and e‑bikes and outlining county outreach at the fair. Both proclamations were approved by motion and second; the court presented plaques and photographs to attendees.