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Commissioners review multiple grants — rural ambulance, SB 22 law enforcement, volunteer fire funds; actions limited to application planning
Summary
Court reviewed four grant lines: historic courthouse applications (air conditioning denied), a rural ambulance program (county may apply in January), SB 22 rural law enforcement funds (county will reapply), and volunteer fire department grants administered through the Texas A&M Forest Service Helping Hands program. Court did not award or accept grant funds but instructed staff to proceed with applications and outreach.
Newton County Commissioners used part of their Aug. 5 meeting to review grant programs the county could pursue, including historic courthouse funding, rural ambulance assistance, SB 22 rural law enforcement funds and volunteer fire department aid.
Court staff reported the historic courthouse's request to replace air conditioning was not eligible under the program. On the rural ambulance program,…
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