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North Carolina launches advisory committee for Rural Health Transformation program; $213M Year 1 award underway

State officials briefed the inaugural advisory committee on the Rural Health Transformation Programs goals, the "Roots Hubs" regional approach, and the timeline for needs assessments and action plans after the states $213 million Year 1 award; officials said about 78% of Year 1 funds are already obligated.

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Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland

Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland -

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Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland

Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland -

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Board approves three-year weather-monitoring contract for outdoor-safety alerts, noted at about $5,000/year

Board approved a three-year contract for real-time weather and air-quality monitoring to guide outdoor activities; the contract was described in discussion as $5,000 per year with licenses for staff and coaches.

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Consultants find code, safety and mechanical failures at Jackson rec center; short-term fixes recommended

A facility audit found code noncompliance, corroded piping and a leisure-pool leak of about 3,000 gallons per day. Consultants recommended immediate high-priority repairs (~$300,000) and a feasibility study to guide a long-term renovation or replacement.

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Council approves $5.8M award for animal-shelter renovation; project budget set at $8M

Council awarded the animal-shelter renovation contract to Con Core Construction for $5,800,000 with an overall project budget of $8,000,000; Mayor and staff said the $2.2M difference covers contingency, FF&E and moving costs after unexpected bid increases.

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Sheffield council rejects resolution to let utilities board set routine rate changes

In a 3–3 vote Aug. 3, Sheffield City Council refused a resolution that would have allowed the utilities board to make routine electric, water and wastewater rate adjustments within guardrails tied to TVA guidelines and the Consumer Price Index; residents and pastors voiced concerns about household burdens.

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A busy July at Calfaria

with lots to look forward to.......

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Commissioners approve extension of behavioral health co-response contract pending vendor signoff

The board approved extending the county's contract with Sweetser for a behavioral health liaison (Danielle Pierce) through Dec. 31, 2026, at the current rate to align contracting with the county's budget cycle, contingent on the vendor’s agreement.

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Council considers county request to expand new animal facility; seeks details before committing

Guadalupe County commissioners asked the city to explore adding kennels to the new Cibolo animal services facility; staff outlined a potential MOU and the county said it would fund design/construction, while council members raised concerns about ongoing operational costs and staffing.

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Board hears update on MTSS, wellness centers and new CYBHI billing

District staff reported MTSS priorities and wellness-center funding; Dr. Santa Maria said LCAP funds plus CYBHI-related billing and VCOE partnerships are helping onboard services and the district expects wellness centers at every site after planned expansions.