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Memorial Medical Center is set to receive nearly $7.9 million in funding for crucial diabetes and obesity management programs, transforming healthcare in rural Texas!

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Memorial Medical Center wins nearly $7.9 million in Rural Texas Strong awards
Hospital CEO Aaron Levenger told the county commissioners the medical center received two Rural Texas Strong awards totaling about $7.9 million over five years to support diabetes/obesity management and clinical education; funds are project-specific, reimbursable and temporary.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:27 AM
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Memorial Medical Center reveals a staggering $1.78 million in previously denied claims have been reprocessed by UnitedHealthcare, raising questions about patient billing and ongoing investigations.

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Memorial Medical Center says UnitedHealthcare reprocessed $1.78M in denied claims
Hospital representative Aaron Levenger told the commissioners that UnitedHealthcare reprocessed about $1.78 million in previously denied claims dating back to March 2025; Memorial Medical Center has received about $909,000 of that, and outstanding claims and potential interest remain under review.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Calhoun County's medical examiner reveals a hopeful rise in organ donation referrals amid a slight decline in total deaths, while drug overdose fatalities show encouraging trends.

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Calhoun County medical examiner reports small drop in total deaths, rise in organ referrals and fewer drug overdose fatalities
Dr. Patrick Hansma told commissioners that Calhoun County saw slightly fewer total deaths in 2025 but more cases reported to the medical examiner, a notable increase in organ-donation referrals (198 to 273), and a decline in overdose fatalities (41 total in 2024 vs. 34 in 2025). He urged questions about service and data limits.
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October 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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A school bus has reportedly caught on fire in South Arkansas this morning. According to officials, no injuries were reported.

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October 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Calhoun County is set to transform its parks with nearly $680,000 in grant applications aimed at enhancing recreational spaces and coastal protection!

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Calhoun County authorizes Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust grant applications for park upgrades
The court authorized several grant applications to the Matagorda Bay Mitigation Trust for park projects, including shade covers at Bill Sanders Memorial Park and a restroom/pavilion renovation in Seadrift (application amount discussed at about $680,000).
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October 3, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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Calhoun County has officially declared October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, shining a much-needed light on the crisis affecting families in our community.

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Commissioners proclaim October 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Calhoun County
The court adopted a proclamation designating October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month after a presentation by Maria Walton of the (as read) Harvard Children's Alliance and Victims Center, who urged county support for survivors and local services.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Calhoun County is one step closer to revitalizing the Magnolia Beach Fire Station after approving a crucial rebid contract, marking the end of an eight-year wait for progress!

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Calhoun County approves rebid contract for Magnolia Beach Fire Station, tied to FEMA project
The court approved a rebid contract with Noble Building and Development LLC for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station project (contract 24‑065, FEMA project DR4485‑0067); a preconstruction conference was scheduled to follow county staff availability.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Calhoun County's court has approved a staggering fund request that could reshape the future of its behavioral-health center, but is there a critical error in the numbers?

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Court reviews written request for short‑term funding to support behavioral‑health center operations
A request asking Calhoun County to transfer funds to support operations of a behavioral‑health center between October and December 2026 was discussed and the court authorized staff coordination with the treasurer; the dollar amount read in the transcript appears inconsistent with context and is flagged for verification.
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October 3, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Calhoun County just approved a groundbreaking agreement to help house Matagorda County's overpopulated inmates, ensuring safer and more efficient corrections!

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Commission accepts intergovernmental inmate-housing agreement with neighboring county
The commission accepted an intergovernmental agreement to house Matagorda County inmates when that county is overpopulated; commissioners approved the agreement by voice vote.
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September 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Fire update from #CalhounCounty #AR #Arkansas

Stop calling 911 for fire updates

Also, do not fly drones over the area. You are interfering with firefighting aircraft per Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

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Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Arkansas • Follow 1h • FIRE UPDATE Approximately 2,300 acres have burned. Additional resources are arriving today to assist with containment. ! PLEASE HELP OUR FIRST RESPONDERS: Avoid unnecessary travel in the affected area and limit calls asking for general fire information. Increased traffic and unnecessary calls can interfere with emergency operations. Crews have been working extremely hard for many hours. Please give them room to work and be patient as efforts continue. We will share updates as soon as confirmed information becomes available. Arkansas Department of Agriculture 42m • © If a wildfire is burning, do not fly a drone. Unauthorized drones in wildfire areas can ground firefighting aircraft immediately, delaying critical fire suppression efforts and putting firefighters and the public at greater risk. Do not put lives at risk. Keep drones out of wildfire zones. Let firefighters do their jobs. No Drones Near Wildfires
September 15, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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#Urgent #Evacuation order by #CalhounCounty Sheriff’s Office in #AR #Arkansas due to a large, uncontrolled fire. Dorms at the college are in the evacuation zone.

If needed, shelter at Camden Bible Church (details in pic)

They’re asking people to help get word out.

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Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Arkansas • Follow 3h • IMMEDIATE EVACUATION NOTICE If you live NORTH of AR Highway 278, from Calhoun Road 10 to Calhoun Road 95, you need to EVACUATE YOUR HOME OR STRUCTURE IMMEDIATELY. Please leave the area NOW and avoid the affected area to allow emergency personnel access. PLEASE SHARE! Michael Adkins • 1h Camden Bible Church in Camden is offering its facilities for shelter. 1245 California Ave. You can contact Jeff Davis at 870 833 1265 or message us on Facebook at Camden Bible
September 15, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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Recent workshops revealed alarming gaps in local evacuation practices, including limited pet sheltering options and a reliance on neighboring counties for support.

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Regional workshop highlights sheltering gaps, bus-tracking systems and limits on pet sheltering
Officials reviewed evacuation practices used during past storms, described wristband/scan tracking for evacuees, said many jurisdictions lack local pet-sheltering capacity, and reiterated the need for generators at critical shelters.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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A critical drainage culvert failure is jeopardizing rail access to the Harbor Refuge, threatening local commerce and raising urgent questions about future repairs and funding.

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Repairing rail access and culvert: county eyes CDBG money as local commerce concern
Staff reported a failed drainage culvert that removed a rail spur to the Harbor Refuge and said a CDBG grant may fund replacement; engineering estimates and timing were discussed alongside concerns that Union Pacific had paused service agreements with local customers.
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September 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Calhoun County faces a critical radio 'black hole' that hampers emergency responses, but a new volunteer committee is stepping in to bridge the communication gaps.

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County planners form regional communications committee to tackle radio black spots and outages
Officials flagged radio 'black hole' areas, ongoing tower and console upgrades, and contingency options (cell-on-wheels, ham radio, FirstNet). Staff announced a volunteer Interoperable Communications Committee to review equipment proposals and standard operating procedures for the region.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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A single pipeline failure can leave communities in Calhoun County, Texas at the mercy of water shortages, prompting urgent calls for improved emergency planning and resource management.

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Officials warn of single-point water failures and push for generator, mutual-aid planning
County and city officials described vulnerabilities in raw-water transmission and past catastrophic water failures; they urged adding potable-water and fire scenarios to regional plans and highlighted the procurement and placement challenges for generators and fuel.
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September 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Calhoun County officials warn that a surge in cyber threats is jeopardizing critical services, urging immediate action for stronger defenses.

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County officials flag prior cyber incidents and urge continued cybersecurity investment
Officials reported past cyberattacks that disrupted email, phone and shared-server access and described recent firewall upgrades and reliance on managed network services; staff said continued investment is needed to reduce operational risk.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Calhoun County officials are tackling pressing safety concerns by updating their emergency plans to better prepare for disasters like wildfires and cyber attacks.

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Calhoun County officials convene to update regional hazard and communications plans
Emergency managers, first responders and local officials met in Calhoun County to update the region's Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and to identify capability gaps for grant applications, prioritizing water security, communications interoperability and cyber resilience.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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A local resident is sounding the alarm on the potential dangers of a new industrial project, urging the county to implement stronger protections for the community's future.

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Resident urges stricter local rules as Synergen ammonia project draws concern
A resident urged Calhoun County to adopt a local industrial site impact permit policy, saying communities should not be required to accept high‑risk projects without locally tailored protections for water, roads and safety.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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Calhoun County has adopted a budget for 2027 that maintains the same property tax rate for the third consecutive year, all while preparing for a projected $3 million deficit.

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Calhoun County adopts 2027 budget and keeps tax rate unchanged
The Commissioners Court adopted the proposed 2027 budget, projecting a deficit while keeping the property tax rate at the same level as prior years; commissioners emphasized conservative revenue forecasting and reserve levels to respond to storms.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Memorial Medical Center is turning the tide amid a $1.6 million loss, securing vital grants for new equipment and revamping its revenue cycle to enhance financial stability.

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Hospital reports grants, equipment purchases and a revenue‑cycle overhaul amid losses
Memorial Medical Center presented strategic review findings, announced grant‑funded equipment purchases and described a revenue‑cycle overhaul after a large receivable adjustment; hospital reported a July net loss of $1.6 million and said it is negotiating several rural grant awards.
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September 7, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Calhoun County could save a staggering $234,000 on electricity in 2025 thanks to a new fixed-price procurement option from the Public Power Pool!

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P3 manager David Quinn says Calhoun County could save about $234,000 on electricity
David Quinn, program manager for a Public Power Pool (P3) group, presented a three‑year fixed‑price electricity procurement option and said a PUC‑benchmark comparison shows roughly $234,000 in savings for Calhoun County in 2025 and an average price near 5.89¢/kWh for the county across a three‑year term.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Calhoun County just awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to enhance education and revise mascot imagery, with 9 out of 13 applicants receiving funds!

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Calhoun County official: Native American Heritage Fund awarded nearly $500,000 to regional applicants
Administrator Kelli Scott reported that the Native American Heritage Fund Board awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to support curricula and mascot/imagery revisions; 9 of 13 applicants received awards following the Aug. 19 meeting.
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August 26, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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Calhoun County is taking proactive steps to protect its roads as the Maple Run Solar project gears up, ensuring residents won’t bear the burden of construction damage.

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Calhoun County approves road‑use agreement to address Maple Run Solar construction impacts
The board approved a road‑use agreement intended to ensure repairs and protections for county roads affected by the Maple Run Solar commercial project in Lee Township; the measure passed on a 6–0 roll call (one excused).
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August 26, 2026 at 9:41 AM
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Calhoun County just approved significant budget amendments, including a whopping $3 million for shoreline protection and increased funding for juvenile probation programs!

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Public hearing leads to amendment of Calhoun County 2026 budget, multiple grants added
After a public hearing detailing multiple line-item and grant increases (TJJD juvenile-probation grants, shoreline restoration state grant $3,038,950, mitigation trust $2,000,000 and other capital funds), the commissioner's court voted to amend the 2026 Calhoun County budget.
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August 24, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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Residents of Lee Township are demanding transparency and accountability in large solar projects, fearing hidden costs and land loss.

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Residents urge delay, call for transparency on large solar projects in Lee Township
Multiple residents used citizens time to criticize large solar‑field development and the transparency of local decision‑making; speakers urged commissioners to ensure funds are paid only after work is completed and raised concerns about agricultural land loss.
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August 23, 2026 at 4:12 AM