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The court approved a contract to purchase a TextMyGov citizens‑engagement platform for the Road & Bridge department. County staff said the platform integrates with the department’s existing iWORKS work‑order system so citizen reports (with photos and geolocation) flow directly into the county’s work queue. Staff emphasized the product’s ability to push geotargeted notifications to residents who subscribe to alerts in specific areas.

Commissioners also approved purchase of a replacement recording server for the Midland County Horseshoe venue. Facilities staff said the current server had become unreliable after repeated power events and the county has budgeted funds within the department to replace the device; the replacement will restore reliable video recording and retention capabilities for events.

Both purchases were approved by voice vote. Commissioners discussed a desire to compare the city’s internally developed reporting system with TextMyGov, but staff said the county lacked in‑house developer capacity and the vendor product integrates directly with the county’s work‑order system.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Midland County Texas Mar 04, 2025 Commissioner's Court","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved a citizens‑engagement purchase (TextMyGov) to integrate citizen reports with the county's road‑maintenance workflow and authorized replacement of the Horseshoe recording server; county staff said funds were available in current budgets.","taxTitle","Midland County, Texas","taxId",12650,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068017,"Commissioners waive Horseshoe venue fee to host international rocket engineering competition in June",465,111000,576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0&start=111&end=576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6068017/Texas/Commissioners-waive-Horseshoe-venue-fee-to-host-international-rocket-engineering-competition-in-June","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068017-29cace5fbb05b0eeec4a8cf0a5619675/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656196&Signature=F90VwEyrVruMGFSZdvI5otoG7RzStWYrop9tPaTjKwrMyzKyl1n~M94-pJrJ7pl6ZvIV~-aOmLjpiIHxQu8h3J-O7zsjCRAFIxvG0h8wDQ2qPIPIrTUR7O8QGOIsHH9jfFbPC1Zmtd3wCLrQopexAynEtD5J-S9-qypibJ-GKPrm--aKlZ0ZrJRkJx8V6HmYLgU23qh~9bj3-LIdvAj-qJF9rurOMrxA2QZ5Un2Xn~dokGkcBkaQ3tjbUjwQRrpbMhq0aFQDn6H5uyyKaqgH7OtiJKqoswbb7ksA7iam-XGBCw4ISikaa9NMrm0Tiy4-UQf1RUawV~qid0VB7eAWkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midland County commissioners on March 4 voted to waive the Midland County Horseshoe Arena venue rental fee for the 18th International Rocket Engineering Competition, which will hold educational presentations at the Horseshoe June 9–10 and related activities in the area June 9–14.

Jennifer Williams of Visit Midland told the court the competition brings collegiate teams from across the United States and abroad; Visit Midland estimated the event would bring more than 2,400 overnight visitors and about 2,400 room nights to the Midland area. Williams said organizers, the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ASRA), asked for a venue fee waiver and expressed interest in a longer‑term partnership if the event is welcomed in Midland.

Williams noted other host cities have historically had venue fees waived for the event and said the Bush Convention Center also agreed to waive its fees for at least part of the program. Commissioners moved and approved waiving the Horseshoe venue fee; the motion passed by voice vote.

Commissioners and Visit Midland discussed economic estimates presented by Visit Midland, which included an estimated local economic impact of about $2.7 million and a regional impact in the $5–7 million range. Visit Midland said the event is largely run by college‑age teams and volunteer engineers and emphasized welcoming participants to the community.

The court’s action covers the Horseshoe venue rental fee; other event costs and logistics remain the responsibility of the event organizers and Visit Midland.","Visit Midland requested and received a waiver of the Midland County Horseshoe venue fee for the 18th International Rocket Engineering Competition; organizers expect thousands of out‑of‑town visitors and proposed long‑term partnership.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068022,"Commissioners approve vehicle repairs, additional maintenance funds and $150,000 for sheriff’s move",630,2528000,3158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0&start=2528&end=3158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0/thumbnail_2528000.jpg","/articles/6068022/Texas/Commissioners-approve-vehicle-repairs-additional-maintenance-funds-and-150000-for-sheriffs-move","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068022-e9f0165e68d4d974a111ea11e7747eba/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656196&Signature=IJcPrD0sW3nX3jTSR05VSirAuKAZ80E4hi051Z8slyT7vS2k9b9hHls0PwyCJO2QPvGdY9sKq-A2IVIenQcKVUnWUjB5LhlIa6n86sqC5Rg5Iz0A1H9hID-LCupbhs3CV6PHYulL3C2elt~PwghxONXXj-gwpNKgHjIX8AEwJvj0ttfVrq7JrVUTRgsj5~KXPyCYBh-0h74AN64oYbU3QnT2E7pk9pvkXgxPmZIeW0L5nC76uktEYTcAfNXrnyfryz4xE0VyWiNd17WjhoCrwL~XZEsvTL7oxmD-ybyliSXAlC41Z~BriDej1i5VT5On-NqJUf0DM8SLebRlrAVmzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midland County commissioners on March 4 approved multiple funding actions to keep sheriff’s operations mobile and to cover relocation costs for the sheriff’s move to a new facility.

The court approved a transmission replacement for a patrol vehicle (listed in the meeting as Unit 15911) with an estimated cost of $12,709.58. Fleet staff reported the vehicle has roughly 90,000 miles and that a replacement transmission would carry a three‑year/100,000‑mile warranty if installed by an authorized GM dealer.

Commissioners also approved an additional $10,000 transfer from contingency into the sheriff’s CID noncontract vehicle maintenance line. Sheriff’s staff said they had ordered six new vehicles that should reduce maintenance demands once delivered, but the department was exceeding its existing noncontract maintenance allocation while waiting for those replacements.

Separately, the court approved a $150,000 contingency allocation to cover moving expenses for the sheriff’s relocation to the new facility. Sheriff’s staff said the amount would cover contracted movers, evidence‑room transfers and other moving‑related costs; the move will occur in phases beginning mid‑March.

All three funding actions were approved by voice vote.","The court approved a $12,709.58 transmission replacement for a patrol vehicle, added $10,000 from contingency for CID noncontract vehicle maintenance and authorized $150,000 from contingency to cover moving costs for the sheriff’s office relocation.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068026,"Commissioners authorize Midland County Sheriff's Office to apply for 2026 TAG anti‑gang grant",480,2019000,2499000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0&start=2019&end=2499","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0/thumbnail_2019000.jpg","/articles/6068026/Texas/Commissioners-authorize-Midland-County-Sheriffs-Office-to-apply-for-2026-TAG-antigang-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068026-850026a35731ae0ff5531e4788a08fff/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656196&Signature=ZPuJ0JsinzlAiV3xpHHvv4QkN6chUnfUIbrmJ40Ey4j-i737t3AJRtY~h7i18ob4vvFuzfThToSO5WvRPM-7S6awDuHnR5EF6enKbe05dcOhc1NFshJrJr89phMJ9kwIAU2-F1bIRJS4f2fCtmvfZq-15T23DzS4fnwpjsdvoWRocrHAz0t-BEnOxVy7hLKZ6P~nj~E0Fu1FaFlwvGV6Nt1wIICsAtqEr-Ge8fw0bRvXINho5jRH9Ej7Oj4Icme4PAFmcWYQ4W2eovN98K2JlUb-Hugr5IxANztf42Vu~uAyZcWMi-d-vmKq3hu0rtBblTJ8mLWmB2oyDPWRiVeI5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midland County commissioners on March 4 authorized the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to submit an application for the 2026 Texas Anti‑Gang (TAG) grant and directed the county judge to sign a supporting resolution.

Sheriff’s Office leaders described the TAG unit as a regional, multi‑agency task force focused on gang‑nexus crimes, including narcotics, human trafficking and violent incidents. Chief Greg Snow of the Midland Police Department told commissioners the city would work “hand in glove” with the sheriff’s office and allied agencies to support the unit; he said the arrangement would allow local agencies to “reach further to better protect our community.”

Sheriff’s staff said the TAG plan would initially assign investigative deputies and allied officers to the unit — the sheriff described a plan that would dedicate about 10 investigators to TAG operations — and would rely on cooperation with surrounding jurisdictions and state and federal partners. The sheriff’s office outlined that the grant placement requires a signed county resolution before application.

Commissioners voted to authorize submission of the TAG grant application and to have the county judge sign the resolution enabling the application.

The vote passed by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.","The court voted to allow the sheriff’s office to submit an application and requested a judge's resolution supporting a TAG (anti‑gang) unit for the Permian Basin; local police chiefs pledged multi‑agency cooperation.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6068031,"Midland County OKs amended mental‑health services agreement with Premier Care to expand co‑responder program",1193,785000,1978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0&start=785&end=1978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3110364-138b0563f31def63ed87429c78469ac0/thumbnail_785000.jpg","/articles/6068031/Texas/Midland-County-OKs-amended-mentalhealth-services-agreement-with-Premier-Care-to-expand-coresponder-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6068031-670273c888cd280d6b98a6bfb13d5381/orig.mp4?Expires=1770656196&Signature=VENWTxmVAjMBOs2MeNJSC48fW~y6MjiJaN6-VDGkj3EMwiF1mJQhEfIsRQcDyN4IFWRW3H0YjaDPIsxjfj-u0siOqUBFoq3YPSqKJTlioJ75lRK6p8bMZBn53~kDx6uCYRIezaPaF05Qq5pLYH7dmVCXZzeDMWOJ60LvD2ZYsHZSf5rcGQ9cxVO1VxRoMuf1ITDHECsxirLCV0AuqPG3LWrZ15BZXbNasxk2a6Ad8TRruO0jHLDT0gsikbAaVHgAhwE5ZUM8AQnck5lFi09UBJkZY68VM6GTuQPLdEUqGB7CRQsEl2grIJvmDOSdAe5rYlWRWRz2xEYIRbMVVV7IWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Midland County commissioners on March 4 authorized the county judge to sign an amended fiscal‑year 2025 mental‑health services agreement between Premier Care (the local mental‑health authority) and the Midland County Sheriff’s Office to expand a co‑responder program that pairs mental‑health staff with law‑enforcement deputies.

Commissioners approved the amendment after presentations from Premier Care CEO Chris Barnhill and Judge Litter, who urged support for embedded mental‑health professionals with first responders. Barnhill said the state awarded a grant that will fund a large portion of equipment and personnel costs but requires a county match. “The state will fund two thirds of everything that we purchase here,” Barnhill said during the discussion.

The amendment allocates county match funds to cover a six‑month portion of salaries, equipment and two law‑enforcement vehicles so Premier Care can order vehicles and hire or transition staff into the co‑responder program. Barnhill told commissioners the amendment on their packet represented roughly $149,000 in county match funding for the initial period; the state award totals several hundred thousand dollars that must be spent on a shortened timeline. Barnhill said Premier Care will seek reimbursement from the state after the county pays eligible costs.

Supporters said the program will tighten response times and allow social workers and deputies to travel together in the same vehicles, rather than having crisis workers respond remotely. Judge Litter described the approach as a model for diverting people with mental‑health needs from jail and emergency rooms: “This really is the gold standard in responding to mental‑health emergencies,” she said.

Commissioners voted to authorize the county judge to sign the amended agreement. The motion passed by voice vote.

County staff and Premier Care said the expanded co‑responder arrangement uses existing deputy positions initially, with the potential to add deputies later as demand grows; state funds will cover roughly two‑thirds of eligible vehicle and equipment costs and recurring personnel costs once the grant is executed.

Implementation steps discussed at the meeting included issuance of purchase orders for vehicles before the state’s grant deadlines and transitional staffing arrangements so current deputies can be funded under the grant as the program begins. Premier Care and sheriff’s office representatives said they will return to commissioners if additional county funding or a change in scope becomes necessary.

The agreement will be executed by the county judge as authorized by the court.","County commissioners authorized the county judge to sign an amended fiscal‑year 2025 agreement with Premier Care to expand a law‑enforcement co‑responder program; the state will cover most recurring costs for deputies and vehicles, but county match funding is required up front.","actionData","errors"]

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