In Tom Green County Commissioner’s Court this week, Treasurer Diana Spieker and Matt Gilbert, consultant and attorney representing Shannon Medical Center, came up to speak about amending the county’s rules and procedures regarding the Local Provider Participation Fund, or LPPF, which is one mechanism local governments in Texas use to collect mandatory assessments from private hospitals, which represent up to 6 percent of a facility’s net patient revenue (NPR).
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Council members also approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for up to $90 million in financial assistance through the Texas Water Development Board’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund for improvements to the city’s water reclamation facility at 1898 City Farm Road.
As is the case with any viral sensation, once the free market got its grubby little mitts on him, Jimothy’s likeness became a money-making staple across animal lover platforms, and disability awareness communities.
And, of course, pet supply manufacturers, such as ThinkDog by Delca, who promptly created a Jimothy-inspired racoon chew toy that eventually made its way onto the shelves of popular retailers like Costco.
Organizers are hoping to set a record on Saturday in downtown San Angelo, and cash prizes will be awarded!
At Monday’s regular San Angelo Independent School District board meeting, trustees heard from two representatives of the community group seeking to preserve the historic George Washington Carver Elementary in San Angelo. The campus was almost set for demolition before community members spoke out against that move, and the SAISD board gave the community six months to organize. No action was taken at the meeting.
A public meeting concerning the River Parks Plan is set for Monday, Nov. 9, at McNease Convention Center.
FROM INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: FracTracker and Public Citizen identified 35 permitting actions taken by regulators in Texas in the weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a moratorium.