“In a commitment to enhancing public safety and ensuring rapid and effective communication during emergencies, Kendall County is proud to announce the launch of the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS).” – Kendall County Sheriff’s Office “I am very excited about this system,” shared Commissioner Christina Bergmann. “The registration process is very simple, and … [Read more...] about Keeping Informed in Kendall County
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Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
For all practical purposes, it was a relatively quiet legislative session when it comes to county jails, and I am glad. No bills were passed that directly impact how your jail operates; however, two bills could potentially assist your operations. The first one, Senate Bill 22, can assist counties with a population of 300,000 or less with salaries for jailers. As … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
How Comal County Sheriff’s Office Increased Efficiencies in Latest Renovation
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The recently completed renovation for the Comal County Sheriff’s Office is an example of repurposing existing facilities to maximize space and efficiency. The nearly 40-year-old office was built in 1985 and had exhausted the life and capacity of its original systems and the flexibility to adapt to changes in practice for this growing county. With rising populations, increased … [Read more...] about How Comal County Sheriff’s Office Increased Efficiencies in Latest Renovation
THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million
The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline. Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024
Texas Ranks Near the Top in Nationwide Study on Ambulance Deserts
Local Officials Seek Solutions
In a nationwide study on access to timely ambulance service, University of Southern Maine researchers determined that 4.5 million people in the United States live in an ambulance desert including 2.3 million people in rural counties. An ambulance desert is defined as an area in which people are more than 25 minutes from an ambulance station. According to the research … [Read more...] about Texas Ranks Near the Top in Nationwide Study on Ambulance Deserts