Olney police say a June drug bust may have disrupted a significant source of illegal drugs in the area, while Police Chief Bryan Barrett is also warning residents to expect increased enforcement involving golf carts, side-by-sides and city code violations.
County ratifies $350,000 rural ambulance grant Young County commissioners ratified a contract accepting a $350,000 rural ambulance grant during their July 13 meeting, officially approving funding that will help support emergency medical services in the county. The grant is intended to strengthen ambulance service in rural areas by helping offset equipment and operational costs. The action was one of several public safety measures approved by the court before commissioners began their annual budget workshop.
GRAHAM — Several citizens urged the Graham City Council on July 10 to postpone negotiations over tax abatements for the proposed Project Saltworks data center campus, arguing that local officials should wait until the Texas Legislature adopts new regulations governing the rapidly expanding industry.
GRAHAM — The Graham City Council has taken another procedural step in its evaluation of the proposed Project Saltworks data center development. The Council last week authorized a draft escrow agreement that would allow the city to recover the costs of outside experts hired to review the project.
ELIASVILLE — Eliasville residents gathered on July 11 at the Eliasville Tabernacle for a fundraiser commemorating the landmark’s 100th anniversary.
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