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Val Verde County accepts $350,000 grant to buy ambulance; hospital thanks court for oncology funding
Summary
The commissioners accepted a $350,000 grant for Val Verde Regional Medical Center to purchase a new ambulance and discussed $150 in funds allocated to help establish local oncology services; the court approved the disbursement and scheduled a photo opportunity with hospital staff.
Val Verde County Commissioners Court accepted a state grant and authorized distribution of $350,000 to Val Verde Regional Medical Center to purchase a new ambulance, and commissioners recognized additional funds toward local oncology services.
Under Item 11, the court voted to accept the grant and authorize the county to distribute $350,000 to the regional medical center for ambulance acquisition; the motion was approved by voice vote (5-0). Hospital representatives thanked the court and said the funds will add a fourth new ambulance to the county fleet, replacing vehicles that had deteriorated after the COVID period. Hospital representatives also said earlier funds of $150 (a prior, smaller allotment) will support efforts to establish local oncology services.
County staff arranged for a check presentation and photographs with hospital leaders for the following day. Commissioners praised interagency coordination and staff who helped secure the grant.
Next steps: county staff will complete the distribution paperwork and coordinate a public presentation and photograph with hospital officials.
Representative quote: a hospital representative said, "The $350 is going to a new ambulance... This is gonna be the 4th one."
