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Cameron County celebrates new morgue space and in-house toxicology and X‑ray capabilities
Summary
The county presented a completed, ARPA-funded renovation of its morgue that expands workspace, adds a 20x15-foot cooler and installs in-house toxicology and mobile X-ray equipment; officials said the upgrades will speed case processing and save the county money over time.
Cameron County officials on April 21 showcased a completed renovation and expansion of the county morgue funded with ARPA dollars, saying the project increases capacity, improves working conditions for staff and will reduce recurring costs.
County staff reported roughly $2.1 million expended from ARPA to expand the morgue workspace from about 266 square feet to roughly 756 square feet of working area (near 1,000 square feet when storage is included) and to add a new cooler about 20 feet by 15 feet. The renovation also…
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