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Commissioners approve grant resolutions after debate over use of surveillance funding
Summary
Hood County approved resolutions to apply for a North Central Texas COG solid waste implementation grant and a FY2026 catalytic‑converter grant. Public commenters and a sheriff’s representative debated whether grant funds should prioritize personnel or surveillance cameras; the catalytic‑converter resolution passed 4–1.
Hood County Commissioners on May 13 voted to authorize the county judge to sign resolutions supporting applications for two FY2026 grant programs: the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) solid waste implementation grant and a catalytic‑converter grant program that can fund a range of anti‑theft and enforcement activities.
On the solid waste item, staff said the county will seek reimbursement funding to improve the citizens collection station — including a new building and equipment to bale…
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