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An emergency management official said the county’s declaration runs out on Aug. 2 but that, after state coordination, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) center at the Alice location will remain open for in‑person assistance through Aug. 1. \"The SBA is still gonna remain open until August 1 in person,\" the official said, urging residents who have not applied to visit the SBA center while it is available.

Officials reported that many applicants are now being approved for loans as they submit outstanding documents such as bank statements. County representatives said they have met with community organizations, including local community action groups, who will begin vetting and dispersing funds they received for recovery assistance; the county said some disbursements that had been expected in July were requested to be extended into August.

Emergency management staff signaled a transition toward recovery activities and noted county plans to conclude on‑site disaster assistance and prepare for normal county operations and events, including the county fair in early August.

The update was informational; commissioners took no formal action on the report during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JWC Commissioners Court Meeting - July 25th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Jim Wells County emergency management officials said the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide in‑person assistance in Alice through Aug. 1; the county’s disaster declaration runs out Aug. 2 and community action agencies will begin disbursing recovery funds.","taxTitle","Jim Wells County, Texas","taxId",69536,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154744,"County auditor: June sales‑tax receipts down from May but up year‑over‑year; expenditures roughly on budget",455,3100000,3555000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42&start=3100&end=3555","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42/thumbnail_3100000.jpg","/articles/6154744/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/County-auditor-June-salestax-receipts-down-from-May-but-up-yearoveryear-expenditures-roughly-on-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154744-c61cffd6f7a162f62331c11fb09e982b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568567&Signature=Fv24yEP0dmOn-2K5LAoBT7dMDHKpijPJOWh~3j-TL4PPn6IlK2qlsZC5VV4NfBZfFYvsiYZnzvD7g2jsbvNYEYEW5qIc4Aq6OrZpqIhAtDwlMg~z-YnnnJy-Yox86eptGrRsp1bzomnBUIkd3s3f5RHkihiHaOs6NkC~PNx9oWLVmErMslLPyCeYgewS44pTUf-4l~c6U5bL4NdWL~bR38qx4GlBpV7BwMem1eXWExH6q5~ITkqBLBH8StxBDk9tww9-PgbtrZ06QkoQThjHnlPOy9dNbEnujEqTWBqoC7L9ILDkkgZpkPeSSCUCEnxihqO4DjzOfOOMzkiiife5QA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Auditor Cindy Garcia presented the June financial reports to the Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on July 25, reporting monthly and year‑to‑date sales‑tax collections, revenue collection percentages and an expenditure review through the end of June.

Garcia reported the county’s current‑month sales‑tax collection at roughly $280,000, down from approximately $338,000 reported for the prior month. She said year‑to‑date sales‑tax collections totaled about $1,716,573 and that overall collections were slightly ahead of the prior year. \"We have collected, dollars 1,716,573. So overall, we're a little ahead, than the prior year,\" the auditor said.

On budget performance, Garcia told commissioners that the general fund revenue collection amounted to about 84% of budgeted expectations and Road and Bridge collections were around 81% (when compared to budget projections on the report). She said, across funds, total revenue collections were about 86% and that, on the expenditure side, departments were roughly at the expected 50% point for the fiscal year, with some departments over and others under that mark.

Road and Bridge expenditures were noted as under budget at about 43%; one commissioner said the department was at about 42% because road work and equipment repairs delayed spending earlier in the year but that activity would increase soon. Garcia explained much of the variance is due to ad valorem tax receipts being collected in the first half of the year, which affects year‑to‑date percentages.

The auditor also reported on jail transport costs; commissioners cited year‑to‑date transports in the range of approximately $384,000. Garcia projected that transport costs could result in a larger annual amount and commissioners expressed concern that transport spending was not budgeted at current levels.

The court approved the auditor’s report by voice vote. The auditor said she will continue to follow up with departments on variances and provide backup detail for projected items such as health‑insurance premiums and other vendor projections ahead of the September renewal period.","Jim Wells County Auditor reported June sales‑tax collections of about $280,000 and a year‑to‑date sales‑tax total of about $1.72 million; Auditor said overall revenue collections are slightly ahead of last year and departmental expenditures are generally near 50% of budget for the year to date.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154749,"Jim Wells County declares computers and furniture surplus, authorizes auction; staff to sanitize equipment and secure titles",90,2968000,3058000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42&start=2968&end=3058","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42/thumbnail_2968000.jpg","/articles/6154749/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Jim-Wells-County-declares-computers-and-furniture-surplus-authorizes-auction-staff-to-sanitize-equipment-and-secure-titles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154749-cc8f54e7450f808162c80e30b4472565/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568567&Signature=UMYpH5QoeomlnYZg0cxp3Jp0Ivz9NQm9wJpRIaEY8NaivQ2oX9pR4DZ2ZQE-7QU68zSaZ2gvTRPCdz6SACMrd1kCTcaQR7~tM4aslEpnrefBDDPtQJ~QuVgtKRDhqYvFHppYFUdIIfC97x-lPPhXXOsyHZsyK-mZCdeA0gXPTcDVlu2~rtgK5ld2p7IZtde2H6RiZx168wLeqWVUdMbCQL-xZDdVfMic0NXWcUsCxQJLj705PkoWiqKj87QONIvpKlaTBf~ZTz65VUA92k-9smdCjLX01yLOsXmBrd8T0z1Zee6pufeb8m3-XS6fuu9-2leZ-5LSwW8NaGGJEOTJHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on July 25 voted to declare certain county‑owned equipment and furniture surplus and authorized selling the items at auction under the county’s surplus procedures.

Robert Silva, the county’s IT administrator, told commissioners the items planned for sale include computer monitors, other computer equipment and old furniture. Silva said the county will remove hard drives and memory from computers before sale and will provide a list of items to the auditor. “Most computers the hard drive and memory are being removed prior to the sale,” Silva said.

Commissioners and staff also discussed county vehicles and paperwork. Officials emphasized removing county logos and license plates and completing title paperwork before giving possession to buyers to avoid toll charges or other liability. The county auditor and staff described procedures for documenting sales and titles; one commissioner recounted a prior incident that led to charges after possession was transferred before paperwork was completed.

The court approved the surplus declaration and auction by voice vote. Staff said they will record items, ensure data removal for electronics, remove county markings from vehicles and ensure titles are transferred before transfer of possession.

No sale prices were set during the meeting; the court authorized use of the auction process and directed departments to coordinate with the auditor’s office on lists and paperwork.","The Commissioners Court approved declaring county computers, monitors, and furniture as surplus and authorized their sale at auction; IT and auditor staff said hard drives and sensitive information will be removed and vehicle titles/logos should be handled before transfer to avoid liability.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154753,"Jim Wells County approves multiple tax‑sale property offers, commissioners say buyers assume risks",686,2194000,2880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42&start=2194&end=2880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42/thumbnail_2194000.jpg","/articles/6154753/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Jim-Wells-County-approves-multiple-taxsale-property-offers-commissioners-say-buyers-assume-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154753-abfb9b004e08b3a4064ccb06729a9716/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568567&Signature=lTllKcMESpixZW350qdFQB-0VHekh7LCCBg2-Aa05L3L9FEQMsLzxehz6po9oZFU1uCIqTdZz5XtJIb-VmQJ16VrFQv~xNZrEt0CXsL2pxc5~VvoTpHCxriFuoENzWSQZzSA7yfFExVYoHjVWcxE4BKgqHL-DNwWiUMgeKIirvHckhiFSUmEexBNjYNJXYmrEL~pKL3wkC~Z6R6-mM8YSO5trcih4lxfFy99Di7-3UuEtu7JhuRmwGw82qz3SEJ6IgztIButpOkQaVi458rcInYpd~KRSpwSwPsV22ma~w-zXGObYbV0gZ63pewhvgKyiP9T6wi9p1-7BDNkvtxIRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on July 25 approved offers to purchase multiple tax‑foreclosed properties and accepted bids from private buyers, including Real Estate and Investment LLC and local purchaser Juan Leonardo Martinez.

County staff read several tax‑sale suit listings and associated offers. The court approved an $8,100 offer by Real Estate and Investment LLC on one parcel (suit number read into record during the meeting). The court later approved additional offers including a $10,000 offer by Real Estate and Investment LLC and a $41,000 offer by the same bidder on separate parcels; commissioners also approved a $2,100 offer by Juan Leonardo Martinez on a parcel tied to Fremont Independent School District and a $1,500 offer by Juan Leonardo Martinez Velasquez on another parcel.

A resident during the meeting asked why appraisal‑district listings are not marketed more widely; staff replied that the minimum bids are established to cover outstanding taxes owed to taxing entities (schools, city, county) rather than to maximize sale price. \"It doesn't matter because that money that's owed, it's only on taxes to us, the city and the school,\" the resident said, summarizing the appraisal district's explanation that the sale aim is to cover owed taxes.

Court discussion included practical cautions for buyers: participants noted purchasers assume risk for liens, possible landlocked parcels and demolition needs on burned or demolished structures. For one property described as a demolished former store, participants noted the low $1,500 payment reflected remaining taxes and cleanup needs; commissioners expressed hope the buyer would clear debris and return the parcel to the tax rolls.

Each listed offer was approved by motion and voice vote during the meeting. The court did not amend the sale terms during the hearing; final sale documentation and disbursement of proceeds will follow standard tax‑sale procedures administered by county staff and the tax office.

No legal challenges or contests to the bids were recorded during the meeting; court minutes will reflect the clerk’s recorded suit numbers and sale paperwork for each parcel.

The court did not provide a comprehensive breakdown of each taxing entity’s exact share for every parcel in the public remarks; county staff read partial amounts during the meeting but several numeric lines were unclear in the record.","The Commissioners Court approved offers to purchase several tax‑foreclosed properties, accepting bids from Real Estate and Investment LLC and local buyers; officials discussed how minimum bids are set to cover taxes owed and warned buyers assume liens or access risks.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6154758,"Jim Wells County creates Fremont ad hoc committee to screen public library librarian applicants",220,1911000,2131000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42&start=1911&end=2131","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483680-6a6fc44e70792aad870e0a308d1f0e42/thumbnail_1911000.jpg","/articles/6154758/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Jim-Wells-County-creates-Fremont-ad-hoc-committee-to-screen-public-library-librarian-applicants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6154758-f721fdc7c86bfb429b1d73010eb074da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770568567&Signature=CcOUZPtOYdeNDkWTGEbGn1u80REPf715lqWj2OYmLVydV9~~X8gBsrny2TlUAKgoHQDiblYzpVsGAJfQL53ym5ljLvP3uqYEHTGYaPG-5vvwSqOhcLJrYR0BZdl0WYy4rfEDSKFYEJjj-MbNZCAooh6ySCrUTfOJJVUQLAXeLXgvaEINiu1Oa7mUtLldk87PQLHAByw1BylWgCbsHmKkFV9MNESesU-NQpHjalB9qIpLXgo2v5WyCztbz9AbpzRosieWnVUDsZqyNnBhC3W45Jp~p9pGBvQ~Ea02X~ZhD1SDsvLRvXRcNieMp~J69d9Jut7jLP4HI1Z73i3H1cBcIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on July 25 approved forming an ad hoc Fremont-area committee of residents to screen applicants for the vacant librarian position at the Fremont Public Library and recommend two finalists to the court. The court set Aug. 8 as the target date for committee recommendations.

Court members said the library’s librarian left about a week and a half earlier, prompting officials to seek community involvement in identifying replacements. “We lost our librarian here a week and a half ago,” a county official said when describing the committee’s purpose.

The court named three local residents to the committee: Fred Gutierrez, Dahlia Galindo and Michelle Garcia. The committee will collect applications during an open application period, screen candidates and forward two recommended finalists to the Commissioners Court and the county judge for final consideration.

Commissioners and county staff clarified that if the committee conducts interviews the process becomes an HR matter. County Auditor Cindy Garcia offered that the auditor’s office or HR could attend in an advisory capacity to ensure appropriate, compliant interview questions and procedures. “If you’re gonna interview, then we definitely need...the auditor or HR,” Cindy Garcia said, describing the advisory role for questions and compliance.

The court approved the motion to form the committee by voice vote. No formal amendments were made; the committee is limited to this single-purpose screening and recommendation role.

The action directs the named residents to review applications and return two recommended finalists to the court by the Aug. 8 meeting date for final consideration by the judge and commissioners.

The court did not set hiring terms or authorize appointment authority to the committee; final selection remains with the Commissioners Court and the county judge.

The committee’s meetings, whether limited to application review or including interviews, will include an auditor/HR designee in an advisory capacity to ensure compliance with applicable employment procedures.","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court approved creation of an ad hoc committee of Fremont-area residents to screen applicants and recommend two finalists for librarian at the Fremont Public Library; the committee may interview candidates with county HR/auditor advising and will report back by Aug. 8.","actionData","errors"]

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