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The Trinity County Commissioners Court declared the month of February as Black History Month. Courtesy photoThe Trinity County Commissioners Court declared the month of February as Black History Month. Courtesy photo

By Tony Farkas
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GROVETON — Trinity County Commissioners Court members took steps to combat a growing stray animal problem at its regular meeting on Feb. 14.

County Judge Danny Martin said the commission gave its blessing for a new animal control position, to be administered by the jail staff. He also said that $61,000 has been allocated for the position to be paid over the course of two years.

Additionally, the county will begin upgrading shelter facilities, as $6,000 of American Recovery Plan Act grant funds have been set aside.

Martin said he intends to reinstitute vouchers for spaying/neutering in Groveton as well as Trinity.

“I’m glad to get something for animals,” he said. “We’ve got quite a big stray animal problem in the county.”

In a separate matter, the county approved an application for a grant for rifle-resistant body armor, which is reportedly stronger than standard armor.

Martin said that since weapons and ammunition have become stronger, Sheriff’s deputies need additional protection.

In other business, the county:

•approved renewal of the tracking system used for the Affordable Care Act;

•approved surplus and salvage items;

•set a trash cleanup day for March 14; and

•discussed outgoing elected official auditors, which Martin said will be done sometime in March.

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