Emergency management reports Chili Fest turnout and county cleanups; water meeting scheduled

Duane Strange, representing Emergency Management, reported that Chili Fest proceeded despite rain, with tickets sold or distributed totaling 18,914 on Friday and 18,545 on Saturday. County EMS handled 180 patient contacts ranging from minor cuts to sprains; six arrests were made, including five public intoxications and one DWI.

Environmental staff Raileen Murray told the court that Keep Burleson County Beautiful volunteer efforts have supported highway and Somerville-area cleanups, that two trailers of tires are full and one is empty, and that a second public meeting on water will be held April 29 at noon at Davidson Creek Park. Murray said May 10 cleanup efforts will focus on FM and county roads and that Citizens State Bank plans to provide 8–10 volunteers for a CR 406 cleanup.

Murray also provided an update on active and pending grants and thanked county leadership for support. The meeting record includes these operational updates but does not record formal actions tied directly to the reported events.