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| Pictured above are some of the jail improvements which inspectors commented about during last week’s annual inspection. Sheriff Carrillo put up the security fencing and the canopy with drug money that his department was awarded following it’s confiscation earlier this year. (Sheriff's office photo) |
- Sheriff Oscar Carrillo reported this week that the Texas Jail Commission visited the Culberson County Jail last thursday to conduct their yearly facility inspection.
The commission concentrated their inspection efforts on jail management files and operational plans. The inspector did commend our jail facility on its new jail security improvements refering to the new enhanced metal perameter fencing, and the inmate transportaion van. Carrillo noted, “We did not get the A+ rating on our inspection that we anticipated but a passing grade will keep our facility open”, commented Sheriff Oscar Carrillo. The 1964 jail needs to have some additional improvements before next year’s inspection. The inspector suggested updating some existing plumbing installations and automating some locking devices. The jail improvements suggested by the commission will be taken before county commissioners’ court sometime soon and prior to this years budget planning sessions.
“The Sheriffs Office jail staff has worked extremely hard this year, as they have the last nine years, to ensure our 45 year old jail stays in operation” advised the Sheriff.
4th of July Celebration promises fun-filled day for everyone
4th of July, Independence Day! Whatever you call it, it is the day when American’s across the great land pause and reflect on the freedoms we enjoy today because of what was done some 233 years ago.
Here in Van Horn, the Women’s Service League is heading up our local 4th of July Celebration set for Van Horn’s City-County Park from noon until 9 p.m.
There will be an event Kick-Off Parade from the front of the High School and ending at Van Horn’s Boys and Girls Club.
The action shifts to the Van Horn City-County Park beginning at noon where you’ll find all sorts of food items as well as drink items offered up by various vendors.
There will also be games and live entertainment provided by ASI Band of El Paso, as well as Get Right Entertainment, by Alex Rodiguez.
And, talk about things to do. There will be free swimming at the City Swimming Pool from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. There will be a watermelon eating contest, a washer tournament (requires a $20 entry fee), Magic Show, Face Painting, Airbrush Tatoos, and a skateboarding stunt show.
This event will be aimed at providing family fun for everyone. All you need to remember is bring your chairs and sit back and enjoy. You don’t want to miss this holiday extravaganza right here in Van Horn!