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Brewster County commissioners approve donation, finance, and operational measures; bank depository renewed through 2027
Summary
At the April 8, 2025 regular meeting in Alpine, the Brewster County Commissioners Court approved a $2,500 donation for a courthouse gazebo, a set of project expenditures including cybersecurity and window repairs, a resolution to engage the Public Power Pool for electric-rate negotiations, renewal of bank depository accounts through June 30, 2027, and a resolution supporting rural EMS funding.
ALPINE, Texas — The Brewster County Commissioners Court on April 8 approved a series of routine administrative and operational measures, including a donation for courthouse grounds improvements, multiple project expenditures, a contract authorization for tourism marketing and formal steps to pursue negotiated electric rates on the county’s behalf.
County Judge Greg P. Henington opened the meeting at 9:33 a.m. and led the invocation and pledges. Commissioners Jim Westermann (Pct. 1), Sara Allen Colando (Pct. 2) and William "Mo" Morrow (Pct. 4) were present; Commissioner Ruben Ortega (Pct. 3) was absent.
The Court accepted a $2,500 donation from Judge Val Beard specifically designated for construction of a new gazebo on the Brewster County courthouse lawn. The Court then reviewed the Brewster County Project List and approved an increase to a purchase order for Stockton Glass & Mirror from $13,201.20 to $13,860 to cover replacement windows at the Red Pattillo Center. The Court also approved $2,082.08 for cybersecurity-related services and hardware, and authorized up to $3,000 for new network switches; those funds were allocated from the project list’s designated line item.
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