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Graford VFD recipient of federal grant
Department to receive $97,494 to provide training, equipment
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Graford Rural Volunteer Fire Department will receive a grant of $97,494 to support firefighters and their work as first responders, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced recently.
The funding can be used for training and support operations and to purchase firefighter safety and rescue equipment. It comes through the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Grants and Training as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
“This funding will help make sure first responders at the Graford Rural Volunteer Fire Department have the resources necessary to keep the surrounding community safe,” Sen. Cornyn said. “We have a responsibility to support those working on the front lines every day to protect families, homes and property.”
Sen. Cornyn has held roundtables with emergency first responders across Texas as part of his ongoing effort to support their work. The events provide communities the opportunity to express their needs and concerns directly to Sen. Cornyn.
The Office of Grants and Training, a component of the DHS Preparedness Directorate, partners with state and local officials to strengthen the capabilities of first responders in addressing emergencies and catastrophic incidents. The program provides a broad array of assistance to America's emergency responders through funding, coordinated training, exercises, equipment acquisition, and technical assistance.
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Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail.
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PPGH looks forward to new general surgeon
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Stagner retires after 29 years
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County Records July 12-26
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Bobbie Smith
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Crime Stoppers reward offered for weekend business burglary
A cleaning crew reportedly found a business in the 2800 block of U.S. Highway 180 East burglarized early Saturday morning.
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Veteran's Corner - July 25, 2010
Thanks again for your responses to this column. An abundance of questions regarding emergency care eligibility at non-VA facilities needs to be addressed.
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All invited to document life on Saturday
What will you be doing on July 24? It seems the answer would be “document it.”
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AGENDA
Palo Pinto County Commissioners are scheduled to meet in regular session at 9 a.m. Monday at the Palo Pinto County Courthouse to consider the following agenda items:
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Salvador's Car Wash
Several community members will offer a car wash Saturday to help raise funds for the family of Salvador Briones Jr.
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Thursday Blotter
The following people were processed through the Palo Pinto County Jail. Information in this column is gathered from the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office incident reports and any related public documents. Not every incident leads to a charge under the law. If charges should be filed, innocence or guilt is determined by a court of law.
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