TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Local first responders “address” a big problem
· Reported by Devine News (Medina County)
Bottom line
First responders in Medina County urge residents to display large, reflective street numbers along the roadside rather than on mailboxes. Officials state that clear address visibility reduces critical delays for police, fire, and ambulance crews during emergencies.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents in Uvalde, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and West Texas are advised to install 3-inch tall reflective numbers on fences or posts near the road. This change aims to ensure faster emergency response times for all households in the district.
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