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Atascosa County commissioners approve grant-funded mental health contract, personnel actions and re-bid for water system project
Summary
Atascosa County Commissioners Court on April 27 approved a grant-funded contract to supply mental-health services through Camino Real, a series of routine personnel appointments and promotions, multiple right-of-way and subdivision approvals, and authorized re-advertising bids for an El Oso Water Supply Corporation system-improvement project funded by a Texas Department of Agriculture CDGB grant.
Atascosa County Commissioners Court convened April 27 and approved a slate of routine business including a grant-funded contract for mental-health court services, several personnel hires and promotions, permit and plat approvals, and authorization to re-advertise bids for a water-system improvement project.
The court voted to contract with Camino Real to provide mental-health services for the county’s mental-health court through Sept. 30, 2026. Judge Dillingham presented the agreement and said the work will be fully funded through an awarded grant; the motion to approve the contract was made by Commissioner Gillespie and seconded by Commissioner Bowen and carried by the court.
Coastal Bend College presentation and workforce focus Dr. Lisa Castaneda, representing Coastal Bend College and speaking on behalf of President Zachary Suarez, told the court the college is prioritizing development of a local workforce pipeline, strengthening student retention and success, expanding dual-credit offerings with partner ISDs, and developing STEM pathways in partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville. She said the college is pursuing a bachelor of applied science partnership with Del…
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