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Brittany Anderson on August 31, 2022

County to use ARPA funds

By Brittany Anderson

HAYS COUNTY — Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Central Texas — and Hays County is diverting funds to provide free or low-cost breast cancer screenings to help combat this.

During its Aug. 2 regular meeting, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Hays County Social Service Funding Agreement with United Way for Greater Austin to use ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds for cancer screening and treatment for those at or below 250...

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