El Paso County details opioid‑response grants and early program results

Mar 17, 2026

County criminal justice officials briefed commissioners on a $1.6 million federal grant and other opioid‑related funding, reporting 209 unduplicated participants, 663 referrals and 426 rides provided to treatment and court in the program's first 90 days.

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County officials told the commissioners court that a multi‑partner opioid response program launched in October 2025 and is showing early reach while relying on grant funding rather than general‑fund dollars.

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