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Sheriff's office flags recurring jail roof leaks; court warned replacement could exceed prior cost
Summary
A representative for the sheriff's department told the quorum court that recent rains re‑exposed a leaking roof and that prior membrane work was a temporary fix; the speaker warned full replacement could cost significantly more than the roughly $200,000 paid previously and said the county should plan for future capital work.
During public comment at the Jan. 8 session, a representative from the sheriff's department told justices the department's roof began leaking again during recent heavy rain and that prior membrane repairs were effectively a "band aid." The speaker said crews had…
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