Stephens County jail passes a surprise state inspection; commissioners hear a nursing home pitch
Inspectors flagged only how veterans' paperwork is filed. The court also renewed the inmate phone deal and sold a surplus tractor.
CountyAt the Stephens County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, County Judge Will Thompson reported that an unannounced state jail inspection turned up only one minor note, about how paperwork for veterans is filed. He praised Sheriff Kevin Roach and the jail staff.
Commissioners also heard from Avir Health Group about a possible nursing home feasibility study. The presentation said the county has about 2,300 residents over 65, the existing home averages about 33 residents, and 31 county residents have moved to nursing homes in Eastland or Graham. The court took no action.
In other business, the court renewed the inmate phone contract with Crown Correctional, sold a surplus tractor for $46,000 and tabled a radio sponsorship request.
