Council Green Lights Study

ANAHUAC— Last week, city council met to discuss having a traffic study done to potentially add red lights at two intersections.

Anahuac City Council met on Monday, Nov. 10, discussing the intersections at Miller Street at Ross Sterling Avenue and Ross Sterling Avenue at Belton Lane, essentially by the Stellar Bank of Anahuac and the Anahuac National Bank.

Alderman Nathan Trahan shared concerns that a traffic light would do more damage than good.

“We have the most flawless four-way system in the state of Texas,” Trahan said.

Trahan added that he has never had a problem getting in and out, noting the yield signs in each direction help move traffic along.

“One year from now, it’s going to be a whole different story,” Alderman Sean Perry said.

After further discussion, the council approved the study, which the Texas Department of Transportation will fund.

Council also approved the purchase of water, beginning this week, from Trinity Bay Conservation District while the Anahuac water plant is shut down.

The project is expected to last six months, with City Administrator Kenneth Kathan saying the contractors “will be fined heavily” if the project is not completed on time.

The project is expected to be completed by June 2026, and the city will provide updates if any changes occur.

For questions or concerns, contact City Hall at 409-267-6681.

After a council member asked for an update on the Lakes of Anahuac subdivision, City Attorney Richard Baker said the investment company filed a petition for the land to be released from TBCD’s license to provide sewer to the area.

Baker said he isn’t sure how it will pan out, but the developer may have to pay TBCD for it to happen.

Alderwoman Janice Jircik said the Anahuac Municipal Development District received $32,000 from council for the animal shelter.

Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer Amber Ayres gave an update on winter preparations for the current shelter.

Ayres said an anonymous resident gave and installed doors on the back end of the shelter, and another anonymous resident plans to install a door on the front end.

Ayres expressed gratitude to both, saying the back door really helped keep the inside a bit warmer, and a second door would significantly help.