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Hood County transit system asks for $40,000 matching grant, riders testify to dependence
Summary
The county transit system requested a $40,000 matching grant to unlock state and federal funds; riders and board members described reliance on the service for medical appointments and daily needs, and staff said local support strengthens grant prospects with TxDOT.
Dorinda Long, general manager of the Hood County transit system, asked the commissioners court on June 17 for a $40,000 matching grant, saying local funding is required to unlock additional state and federal grants. "This local funding acts as a required match for state and federal grants," Long said, adding that without the match the…
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