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Waco and McLennan County are renewing their partnership to keep the city animal shelter running for the whole county. It’s a standard deal that ensures stray and lost pets across the area still have a place to go.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
The program is currently an unfunded mandate, meaning the county may not be fully reimbursed for the costs of compliance.
The Sheriff's Office gains an additional tool for immigration enforcement as required by state law.
Immigrant families and community members who fear that increased ICE involvement will reduce trust in local law enforcement.
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The Sheriff's Office is entering a federal program that allows local deputies to perform limited immigration enforcement. Residents are concerned about the impact on community safety and trust.
City of Waco renews agreement with McLennan county, allowing them use the Waco animal shelter KWTX