Public Health and Safety Services
Summary
The county updated its agreement with Allegiance Ambulance Service to include mandatory state clauses required by a $350,000 Comptroller grant used to purchase a new county ambulance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant-funded acquisition of a $350,000 ambulance vehicle and equipment.
County residents needing emergency medical transportation and ambulance services.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (9)
Commissioner's Court - Sep 11, 2026
The county approved a $28,000 grant match to help Community Action Corporation continue providing home-delivered meals to seniors and disabled residents.
Commissioner's Court - Aug 31, 2026
Commissioner Aguilar raised concerns about the strained animal control partnership with the City of Alice, noting limited quarantine kennels, workload sharing challenges, and the need for updated ordinances.
Commissioner's Court - Jul 31, 2026
The county updated its agreement with Allegiance Ambulance Service to include mandatory state clauses required by a $350,000 Comptroller grant used to purchase a new county ambulance.
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Commissioner's Court - Jan 23, 2026
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Commissioner's Court - Jan 12, 2026
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