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Jim Wells County declares local disaster over drought as officials seek emergency funding for Orange Grove
Summary
The Commissioner's Court adopted a local disaster declaration April 24 to help cities and rural residents respond to drought and declining groundwater quality; Orange Grove officials described rising TDS levels and proposed a costly regional fix that will rely on state and federal grant funds.
The Jim Wells County Commissioner's Court voted April 24 to adopt a local state of disaster aimed at speeding support for cities and rural residents affected by prolonged drought and declining groundwater quality.
County Judge (speaker 1) told the court the declaration is intended to "authorize the use of all available county resources to respond to the emergency" and to assist municipalities that have already filed declarations, including the city of Alice and Orange Grove. The declaration invokes authority under the Texas Government Code, chapter 418, to allow the county judge to take necessary actions during the emergency.
Todd Wright, city administrator for Orange Grove, told commissioners the community is…
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