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Lipscomb County to front up to $300,000 for Higgins VFD pumper truck pending state grant

Lipscomb County Commissioners' Court · January 12, 2026
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Summary

Lipscomb County Commissioners approved interim financing not to exceed $300,000 to purchase a pumper truck for the Higgins Volunteer Fire Department. The department will reimburse the county when it receives funds from a Texas A&M Forest Service grant.

Lipscomb County Commissioners on Jan. 12 approved interim financing of up to $300,000 to allow the Higgins Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a pumper truck, with repayment required after the department receives grant funds.

The decision followed a presentation by Jason Watson of the Higgins VFD, who described an award from the Texas A&M Forest Service…

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