[{"_1":2,"_97":-5,"_98":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,74,86],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},"mediaId",6405068,"mediaKeyId","5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473","parentId",5899159,"title","Commissioners hear progress report on Wichita County courthouse renovations, security upgrades ongoing","audioSeconds",76,"startMs",2814000,"endMs",2890000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473&start=2814&end=2890","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473/thumbnail_2814000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6405068/Wichita-County/Texas/Commissioners-hear-progress-report-on-Wichita-County-courthouse-renovations-security-upgrades-ongoing","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6405068-9cba8fc90f34335935264ca20e74b891/orig.mp4?Expires=1775158298&Signature=BpUwISQAvQqRtfQ-wrLohRkCDVtv-L52GVACaGcOs1mghoVfJbWBaGaDfQqjH9M31L6ZKXd9XJNrADf~UPD5y2vMBVLdZ1F6rguGnZuw2JAXFy7zTPfcRllBnxHaQKJGtPsrFFjtjoetp5o~kYhBa47plk6mHSiE9pD7WBKX6CFKizIYZND-jwRdf9M1ttlFHP11pjDJ3nz8Y2TfBPlTxfRuf7TFdF-xFPWW~vr1mKQy3R~g66XepCMV1By-myr1xp8ElPUZJPM3Cc21ICYkKwgMXty9zieS~8a9cZbFu3HUcr3A82Mh66bYOelraY01uMaPJo5CTC-3gVp-xzKYwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Wichita County, Texas","date","2025-10-01T00:00:00Z","article","Commissioners received an update Tuesday on ongoing courthouse renovation and annex security work, including completion of exterior steps, wiring in the annex and installation of new locking mechanisms on upper floors.

Commissioner Mitchell reported that the new steps were completed and that security work is underway in the courthouse annex. County staff said contractors are running wiring and installing lock mechanisms on the fourth floor and that the project team has been flexible in working with individual offices as the sequence of work changes.

The county noted a specific access issue for Judge Loke's courtroom, which is accessible only through an office-suite entrance; staff said they will coordinate directly with the judge's office to ensure courtroom access on court days.

County staff praised the vendor's responsiveness and said they were receiving frequent updates. The court reminded departments that questions about office-specific arrangements may be directed to either the project manager (Brandon) or the county judge's office for coordination.

No formal action was taken; commissioners and staff scheduled continued coordination as work proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioner's Court 9/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The court received an update on courthouse steps, security wiring and lock installations at the annex and courthouse; staff praised the vendor and noted logistics issues for specific offices, including Judge Loke's courtroom access.","taxTitle","taxId",2723,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6405070,"Votes at a glance: Wichita County Commissioners approve consent items, energy addendum and judicial pay changes",181,2260000,2441000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473&start=2260&end=2441","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473/thumbnail_2260000.jpg","/articles/6405070/Wichita-County/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-Wichita-County-Commissioners-approve-consent-items-energy-addendum-and-judicial-pay-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6405070-8dac01922633192bdf5df702b5f66683/orig.mp4?Expires=1775158298&Signature=cj-GBs5ondTBLi~a7jXt0f0lkHuvk8VUPG5MSHjnVG-Q1h4NEQAPFvN5E70LBPL~7CM3wPHrE0u3bDHZDfHAqzLNBMBoZh68jH7T9D0SIJqBL6fEeUcpGwyh8NwlMLagSA1IeZy6uf52-3tbaW6gZrtktPXEr8hE-Y3Afo-8H~ia1aDoB4FVDUYozcmiAdBbvi4eKiunDHbvzJep0FUqJCafpSwohdb19YRxVAVh7sDeDxsjopJC3tAyveIf-yq~mfxofgCB6kvZP6smVGjJCs3JYHlIMz~YBi~JpIDiNvq20pA-ttZOTLZf4rJ9g1adJS21FvUJNBmWkSYmmRyhQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wichita County Commissioners on Sept. 20 approved a series of routine and administrative items by unanimous votes, including an amended consent agenda, payment of regular bills, minutes ratification, authorization for an energy contract addendum, re-advertisement of a fencing bid, and a budget amendment to adjust judicial pay.

The court moved quickly through the consent agenda after removing one consent item (repairs to a constable vehicle). The amended consent agenda passed 4-0.

Key votes at the meeting (all approved, 4-0 unless otherwise noted):

- Approve consent agenda as amended (item removing repair to Constable Little's 2015 Chevy Tahoe). Motion by Commissioner Ken Cannon; second by Commissioner Beauchamp. Outcome: approved, 4-0.

- Approve regular bills for payment, verify payroll taxes filed, and authorize the county treasurer to disperse payroll/bills. Motion recorded as moved by Commissioner Beauchamp; second not fully specified in transcript. Outcome: approved, 4-0.

- Approve and ratify minutes of the Sept. 23, 2025, regular session. Motion by Commissioner Beauchamp; second by Commissioner Buchanan. Outcome: approved, 4-0.

- Authorize the county judge to sign a Reliant Energy addendum to add one meter to the county's electricity contract at the previously negotiated kilowatt-hour price (7.9 cents/kWh). Motion by Commissioner Kincannon; second by Commissioner Beauchamp. Outcome: approved, 4-0.

- No bids received for approximately 100 feet of pipe fencing with stock panels at the Precinct 4 yard; Commissioners authorized re-advertisement under the same parameters. Motion by Commissioner Watts; second by Commissioner Beauchamp. Outcome: approved, 4-0.

- Approve a budget amendment to incorporate legislative changes to judicial compensation effective Sept. 1; the amendment set salary adjustments for elected county court-at-law judges to $209,000 with a corresponding transfer from the general fund to account for the difference. Motion made by County Judge Loke; second by Commissioner Beauchamp. Outcome: approved, 4-0. County staff noted they are working with the Texas Comptroller's Judiciary Division on reimbursement procedures.

All motions were taken by voice vote and recorded as unanimous in the transcript. Several commissioners noted follow-up steps (e.g., renegotiation details for Reliant, re-advertisement timeline for the fence bid and further discussion of medical services later in the agenda).

The court also announced a public health benefits workshop scheduled for 1 p.m. the same day.","At its Sept. 20 meeting the Wichita County Commissioners carried multiple routine and budget actions, including approval of the amended consent agenda, authorization for a Reliant Energy addendum, rebidding a fence project after no bids, and a budget amendment to raise certain judicial salaries; all motions passed 4-0.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":78,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6405072,"Wichita County renews contract talks with CoreHealth for jail medical services after review of competing Texas Tech proposal",930,1330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473&start=1330&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899159-fc0983498ea229840bc1f4feeb540473/thumbnail_1330000.jpg","/articles/6405072/Wichita-County/Texas/Wichita-County-renews-contract-talks-with-CoreHealth-for-jail-medical-services-after-review-of-competing-Texas-Tech-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6405072-0235d079d30a376aa2578f9a9568ec70/orig.mp4?Expires=1775158298&Signature=EMECfyl7I5N1NICoi-c1MfaqvwZvpIT4pla4aUkTe9jJO3Eng2L~enahRxAKwlPSifxr7Nk2CU0S~X3frmNQNqUyVEvuFDJ-~nCYIXIn4II5axol8~p74xyBckm-pZM0Ac7nJa6IgPNMRHnBJLnhkTZ2Jz0lokyfRz5bmu0KC7WF5wFSyJC-vLWzOMfN2ESNotM~5vCjN~O4nd0t3fUyaCzTU7D-7GzVWxiBmk2gnI5s9L4gV4zTTSMP0Vu3BR25MpJ7w8LOue3uibk7oPr4N9AYCYIG~eLEACJiwYm4E4pOLQZBpz0KRpFMi3k4qz-1XkmL6FsQecis5ggATApoVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wichita County Commissioners voted Tuesday to select CoreHealth as the county's jail medical services provider and authorized the county judge to negotiate a renewal based on CoreHealth's proposal.

County Judge Loke said the motion carried 4-0 after a formal move by Commissioner Watts and a second by Commissioner Kincannon.

County staff presented two written proposals: CoreHealth submitted a renewal proposal at $4,980,000 with a $200,000 pharmacy cap; Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center submitted a lower-cost proposal at $4,525,000 with a $250,000 pharmacy cap. Staff cautioned that the Texas Tech bid was calculated on a census equal to full jail capacity plus juvenile detention capacity and an extra margin, while CoreHealth's bid used a working census of 600 for the adult detention center and 18 for juvenile detention.

The courthouse's operational staff and Wichita County Sheriff's Office recommended staying with CoreHealth. Sheriff Rutledge told the court that CoreHealth is a known quantity for the county and, despite earlier staffing issues that have been addressed, has provided care with few complaints to the jail commission. \"We like CoreHealth. We like how they treat our inmates,\" the sheriff said.

Commissioners and staff raised trade-offs: CoreHealth's proposal was roughly $455,000 higher than Texas Tech's on the face of the bids, but commissioners noted uncertainty about Texas Tech's staffing model and whether its pricing assumed a higher census. County staff said CoreHealth's proposal provided more detailed, line-item staffing numbers while Texas Tech's staffing descriptions were less specific.

County Judge Loke said the recommendation to remain with the incumbent reflected that county operations and jail staff were familiar with CoreHealth's performance and that a mid-contract change could carry transition risk. He and other commissioners said they expect to pursue a formal request-for-proposals process next year to test the market under clearer, county-specified census and staffing assumptions.

The formal motion to select CoreHealth and authorize the county judge to negotiate the renewal passed on a 4-0 voice vote.

County staff and commissioners said they would follow up with additional detail in negotiations, and several commissioners said they wanted to observe Texas Tech's operations elsewhere (members referenced Lubbock County and potential Montgomery County work) before committing to a future change.","After reviewing two proposals, Wichita County Commissioners voted 4-0 to select CoreHealth as the county's jail medical services provider and authorized the county judge to negotiate a renewal. Commissioners cited familiarity with CoreHealth, risk of transition and census assumptions as key factors.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Commissioners hear progress report on Wichita County courthouse renovations, security upgrades ongoing

Votes at a glance: Wichita County Commissioners approve consent items, energy addendum and judicial pay changes

Wichita County renews contract talks with CoreHealth for jail medical services after review of competing Texas Tech proposal