WOODVILLE – Mayor Amy Bythewood began Monday evening’s council meeting by reading a proclamation regarding the devasting floods in the hill country over the Fourth of July weekend.
The proclamation read, in summary, “the Texas hill country and the entire Texas region sustained an unprecedented tropical rain event that resulted in massive flash flooding that resulted in the tragic loss of life…our hearts as a people are collectively aching for the families of loved ones who are still missing, or perished….for our first responders who are putting their lives on the line to rescue and recover the lost, even while the waters raged, Texans waded into the flood waters to help rescue fellow Texans.”
“ This tragedy has affected every community throughout the state, and Woodville has lost a beloved granddaughter….it is right and fitting that the people of Woodville should join with others across the state, country, and world to seek God’s wisdom…comfort those who experienced loss and ask for His merciful intervention and healing in a time of crisis…we urge everyone of all faiths, religions, traditions, and backgrounds to offer prayers for the healing of individuals, safety of our first responders, rescue and recovery of all the victims, and the rebuilding and restoration of the region struck by this tragedy.”
Other business
After approving all minutes and financials for June, Bythewood appointed alderman Lee Mann and Mayor Pro-tem Joyce Wilson to serve on the 2025-26 Budget Committee. Council approved the contract with Tyler County for election services, and approved the joint election agreement between the city and the county for the November 4, 2025 election; alderman place one, three and five are up for election this year.
Council approved ordinance number 20250714, modifying section 14-69 of the City of Woodville’s code of ordinances by removing the word canvasser. Council then approved moving August’s regular meeting from August 11 to August 12, due to a conflict with community events at WISD. Lastly, council approved the abandonment of alleyways adjacent to the Bill Tolar property.
