Webb County Releases Timeline on Casa Blanca Event Center Negotiations

Officials aim to address misinformation around potential $5 million purchase

Jan. 27, 2026 at 1:47pm

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In response to community concerns and claims of a $10 million price tag, Webb County officials have publicly disclosed a detailed timeline of negotiations surrounding the proposed purchase of the former Casa Blanca Event Center. The timeline, prepared by the county's outside counsel, outlines a yearlong process that remains incomplete, with no final purchase price or agreement approved by the Commissioners Court.

Why it matters

The release of the negotiation timeline is an effort by Webb County to address misinformation and political rhetoric surrounding the potential acquisition, which officials say could be lost if a deal is not reached. Transparency around the process is important given the public funds involved and the community's interest in the future of the event center property.

The details

According to the timeline, Webb County authorized an appraisal of the Casa Blanca Event Center property in January 2025, with formal negotiations beginning in August 2025. The county then conveyed an offer to purchase the property for less than $5 million, and authorized a feasibility study. Environmental and building condition reports were received in December 2025, with the county now seeking an updated appraisal based on repair estimates. Officials emphasize that the most important terms, including the sales price, have not been finalized, and any final contract would require Commissioners Court approval.

  • On January 13, 2025, Webb County authorized a fair market value appraisal of the Casa Blanca Event Center property.
  • In March 2025, the county received the appraisal.
  • Formal negotiations began on August 1, 2025.
  • On August 11, 2025, the Commissioners Court met in executive session to discuss an offer related to the property.
  • On August 25, 2025, the county conveyed an offer to purchase the property for less than $5 million and authorized a feasibility study.

The players

Tano Tijerina

The Webb County Judge who said misinformation about the deal had circulated widely in the community.

Lisa Paul

An attorney with JCA Law PLLC, the county's outside counsel who presented the negotiation timeline to the Commissioners Court.

Webb County Commissioners Court

The governing body of Webb County that authorized the release of the negotiation timeline and must approve any final real estate contract.

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What they’re saying

“Well, I'll tell you what happened is all the — unfortunately, it's all the rhetoric that's going on, all the faults and all the lies that are being said. We just put it out there for everybody to see it, and it's out in the open for the truth to be told.”

— Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge

“Certain individuals are going around, throwing around, making videos saying it's $10 million when it had nothing to do with $10 million.”

— Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge

“The most important terms of this transaction, including the sales price, (have) not been agreed to. Any final real estate contract would require approval by the Commissioners Court — something that has not occurred.”

— Lisa Paul, Attorney, JCA Law PLLC

What’s next

The county is currently seeking an updated appraisal based on repair estimates identified in the building condition reports. Negotiations with the seller remain ongoing, and any final real estate contract would require approval by the Webb County Commissioners Court.

The takeaway

The release of the negotiation timeline is an effort by Webb County officials to provide transparency and address misinformation surrounding the potential $5 million purchase of the Casa Blanca Event Center property. While the process remains incomplete, the county is working to reach an agreement that protects taxpayer interests while preserving this community asset.