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In-person sexual assault nurse examiner services are coming to Dimmit Regional Hospital on Nov. 1, eliminating long transfers and offering crucial support for victims right in the community.

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SART presenter says Dimmit County will have in-person sexual-assault nurse examiner services starting Nov. 1
A SART representative told commissioners that, under an MOU with Dimmit Regional Hospital, certified sexual-assault nurse examiner services will be available in-county beginning Nov. 1, reducing transfers to San Antonio and shortening officer response time.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Forward believes that the yam farmer in Gilmer and the olive grower in Carrizo Springs both enrich our state's table.

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Forward believes that the yam farmer in Gilmer and the olive grower in Carrizo Springs both enrich our state's table. In #UpshurCounty, tradition runs deep. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to focus on local issues like schools and roads, rather than getting caught up in national political storms. #RankedChoiceVoting would help ensure that the diverse towns in the county work together for regional growth. In #DimmitCounty, the economy is evolving. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who understand both the energy industry and the emerging olive market. It ensures that the Winter Garden has a voice to demand sustainable water policies.
January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Tensions flared during Dimmit County's budget hearing as officials debated salary increases and questioned discrepancies in financial adjustments that could impact employee pay and public trust.

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Budget hearing exposes tensions over pay scales, SB22 supplements and line‑item consistency
During a full budget hearing, the county judge and auditor proposed a 3% across‑the‑board increase; commissioners and department heads disputed some line‑item adjustments, requested documentation for big increases (detention, juvenile costs), and debated whether SB22 state supplements should be counted in county pay proposals.
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September 12, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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Dimmit County is set to enhance its emergency response with a $497,633 state grant for two new ambulances and a transit van!

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Court approves purchase of three vehicles using state rural‑ambulance grant after auditor provides documentation
Dimmit County presented documentation for a state rural‑ambulance grant to buy three units (two ambulances and one transit van) totaling $497,633; commissioners approved moving forward while asking for final contract language and proof of procurement compliance.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Dimmit County just approved a new fiscal-year budget and set a tax rate of 31¢ per $100, paving the way for employee pay increases!

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Dimmit County commissioners adopt fiscal budget and set 31¢ tax rate
After a full, line-by-line review and multiple adjustments, the Dimmit County Commissioners Court approved the fiscal-year budget and adopted a 31¢ tax rate (M&O 0.2450; I&S 0.0650) by voice vote. The court also agreed on application rules for a $1.50 employee pay adjustment.
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September 11, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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The commission has officially approved a groundbreaking MOU reunification plan with Grizzle Springs CSD and David Dunn, but what does it really mean for the community?

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Commissioners approve MOU reunification plan with Grizzle Springs CSD and David Dunn
After an executive session, the commission approved an MOU reunification plan with Grizzle Springs Consolidated School District and David Dunn by voice vote, with a motion made and seconded on the record.
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September 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Schneider Electric reveals a game-changing proposal for Dimmit County, promising potential utility savings of up to 30% by addressing critical HVAC failures and outdated systems.

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Schneider Electric outlines $60K–$120K plan to audit county buildings, promises energy savings
Schneider Electric presented a high-level audit of county facilities, flagged recurring HVAC failures (notably at Border Patrol), recommended LED lighting and building-automation upgrades, and proposed either a $60,000 focused start or a $120,000 countywide investment-grade audit to define guaranteed savings.
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August 20, 2026 at 7:50 AM
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Dimmit County faces a critical situation as officials extend a disaster declaration amid severe flooding and an inoperable water system affecting over 5,000 residents.

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Dimmit County court extends disaster declaration as water system remains out of service
The Dimmit County Commissioners Court voted to extend a local disaster declaration and to exempt disaster-related purchases from competitive bidding while emergency crews work to restore an inoperable public water system that officials said affects more than 5,000 residents.
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July 24, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Lupe Peña used to defend insurance companies—now he knows exactly how they lowball settlements and deny claims. That insider knowledge is how we force them to pay what you’re actually owed.

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March 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Lupe Peña used to sit in the adjuster’s chair—now he sits across from them, and they know it. That’s why they settle faster when he’s on the case.

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March 12, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Dimmit County just took a major step towards safety by adopting a comprehensive 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, ensuring federal support for future disaster resilience!

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Commissioners adopt Dimmit County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by state and FEMA
Dimmit County commissioners approved a 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan update after staff said it had been reviewed and approved by the state emergency management and FEMA; the plan is posted as a 480‑page document and adoption was formalized by resolution.
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May 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Dimmit County commissioners are under fire for potentially using taxpayer money to replace a fence on private land, prompting a halt to payments and legal negotiations.

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Commissioners halt payments, call lawyer after disputed fence and road change orders
Commissioners questioned whether county funds paid to replace a fence on private land were proper; the court tabled further payments pending county attorney negotiations and recommended settlement agreements or landowner releases before final approval.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Dimmit County is shaking things up after the resignation of its fire chief amidst a heated debate over dual public roles and legal conflicts of interest.

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Dimmit County accepts resignation of fire chief after dispute over dual roles
After a heated floor debate about holding dual public roles, Dimmit County commissioners voted to accept Commissioner Alonso Carmona's resignation as county fire chief and approved an open application for the post; county counsel will seek bylaws and negotiate interim coverage if required.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Dimmit County faces a crucial decision as they consider committing $382,773 for essential flood-mapping projects that could secure further state and FEMA funding—will they step up?

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County asked to match $382,773 for regional flood‑mapping grant; decision tabled
Uasis River Authority briefed the court on an awarded state grant that requires Dimmit County to commit ~$382,773 over 10 years (about $38,273.60 annually); commissioners asked for more time and tabled the interlocal agreement.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Dimmit County commissioners are racing against time and budget as a new city ordinance threatens to delay a multimillion-dollar public facilities project with costly water meter requirements.

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Commissioners approve change orders for public facilities project amid dispute over city water‑meter requirement
County staff told commissioners a newly adopted Carrizo Springs ordinance requiring a 6‑inch exterior water meter could add cost and delay a county public facilities project; commissioners approved a not‑to‑exceed addition for site testing and other change orders to keep the project moving.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Dimmit County is taking critical steps to rectify compliance issues discovered in a 2021 grant project that could impact future funding opportunities.

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Dimmit County to submit corrective action plan after state flags 2021 CDBG project
County staff told commissioners the Texas Department of Agriculture found missed deadlines on a 2021 CDBG project; the court approved submitting a corrective action plan to preserve future grant eligibility while staff completes document updates and assigns grant responsibilities.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Dimmit County just secured a $50,000 donation to boost its Commodity Program and approved critical grants for fire services—big moves for community support!

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Commissioners approve grants, donations and routine purchases; accept $50,000 donation for commodity program
During the Oct. 27 meeting, Dimmit County accepted a Texas A&M Forest Service grant (90/10 match) for fire services, a $50,000 donation from Methodist Health Ministry for the county commodity program, approved dumpster and vehicle purchases, surplus declarations and a jail medical services agreement.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Dimmit County officials are grappling with major tech issues that have stalled traffic citations and left crucial evidence unreadable, all while a grand jury delay holds up justice.

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Commissioners press vendors on ticketing software and video problems as IT pay and jail backlogs surface
Dimmit County commissioners pushed for vendor meetings after JPs reported Southern Software has not linked to the sheriff's system (Intech), forcing manual citation entry; commissioners also discussed unreadable traffic videos, jail staffing changes, and a grand jury delay that has prevented indictments since July.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Dimmit County is taking a major step forward by establishing a grant-funded public defender office to support indigent defendants across three counties!

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Dimmit County approves public defender grant resolution; commissioners discuss DA realignment and county share of costs
Commissioners approved a FY2026 public defender program resolution authorizing a grant-funded public defender office that will serve Dimmit, Maverick and Zavala counties; the grant covers roughly 84% of costs and the remaining 16% will be split among participating counties, with Dimmit County paying about 15% of that local share.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Dimmit County faces a looming financial challenge as a federal government shutdown threatens to cut $80,000 in expected revenue, putting county operations at risk.

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Dimmit County approves claims docket totaling $10.09 million; sheriff warns of $72K–$80K revenue shortfall from federal shutdown
The county approved a claims docket with a grand total of $10,091,207.97. During the sheriff's report commissioners were told a federal government shutdown would delay U.S. Marshal payments, producing an estimated $72,000–$80,000 shortfall this month.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Dimmit County has hit pause on a crucial MOU with ISS Mining and Blue Mining Fiber over concerns about water usage and tax abatements for a proposed data center—what will this mean for the future of the project?

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Dimmit County tables MOU with ISS Mining and Blue Mining Fiber after water, tax‑abatement concerns
ISS Mining and Blue Mining Fiber asked Dimmit County for a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to pursue grants and site engineering for a proposed data center; commissioners raised concerns about groundwater use and a Chapter 312 tax‑abatement request and voted to table the MOU pending legal review.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Dimmit County has taken a significant step towards cost savings by joining a regional public defender office, potentially slashing attorney fees and enhancing legal support for residents.

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Dimmit County approves interlocal agreement to join regional public defender office
Commissioners approved joining a multi-county public defender office. County officials said the program is largely state-funded and that the county budgeted about $56,000 this year for its share; an initial first-year charge was estimated at roughly $34,000.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Dimmit County has just taken a significant step towards ensuring fair legal representation by approving funding for a Tri-County Public Defender's Office, but the debate over office space is just beginning.

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Dimmit County approves indigent defense resolution; discusses office space for Tri‑County public defender
Commissioners approved a program resolution to accept funding for a Tri‑County Public Defenders Office and discussed where to provide office space. County leaders clarified that the public defender office is distinct from the district attorneys office, that the grant covers the majority of the public defender budget, and that Dimmit Countys cost
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November 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Dimmit County officials are debating a catch-and-release fishing policy to combat dwindling fish populations and ensure sustainable practices for future anglers.

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King County Approves 1 Megawatt Battery Energy Storage Project Near Carrizo Springs
Northwest Group gains approval for a battery energy storage project to enhance grid stability.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Dimmit County faces a staggering $764K increase in insurance premiums due to a 120% surge in vehicle claims, raising urgent questions about accountability and fiscal responsibility.

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County Commissioners Review $764K Increase in Property and Vehicle Insurance Premiums
Commissioners discuss rising insurance costs and accountability for increased claims in Denman County.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM