During a recent Euless City Council meeting, community members expressed significant concerns regarding the placement of an automotive repair center near schools and facilities catering to children with autism.

A concerned citizen urged the council to consider the impact of the proposed facility on children with autism, emphasizing the importance of creating a supportive environment for their development. The speaker highlighted the benefits of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and questioned whether the council would want their own children exposed to potentially harmful sensory experiences.

Randy Putnam, a local business owner and tenant of the Action Behavior Centers, echoed these sentiments, stressing the need for the council to prioritize the well-being of children. He shared his observations of other automotive repair centers, noting issues such as disorganization and hazardous materials, which could pose risks to nearby schools. Putnam urged the council to reconsider the location of the automotive center, warning that it could lead to parents withdrawing their children from local schools due to safety concerns.

The council concluded the public hearing without additional comments from other proponents or opponents, leaving the future of the proposed facility uncertain as they deliberate on the community's concerns.