Titus County commissioners unanimously back Red River Army Depot in face of proposed closure
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Titus County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a resolution supporting Red River Army Depot’s continued operations after discussion of local economic impacts and coordination with neighboring counties and a U.S. congressman.
Titus County Commissioners' Court voted unanimously July to adopt a resolution supporting continued operations at Red River Army Depot after commissioners said the depot faces possible closure. County Judge opened the agenda item, saying, “they're trying to shut down Red River, which I think would make a big impact on Titus County.”
The court framed the resolution as a show of regional support; the judge said employees from Titus County and surrounding counties work at the depot and that U.S. Rep. Mike Moran (referred to in the meeting as Congressman Moran) is “doing all he can to keep it open as well.” The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Commissioner Applewhite and seconded by Commissioner Parker, and the court voted unanimously to approve it.
Commissioners did not present detailed economic figures, timelines, or the text of the resolution in the meeting discussion. No public testimony or outside agency comment on the resolution was recorded during the item. The court recorded the vote as unanimous and moved on to other business.