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oe has two ICE Centers, the Montgomery County ICE Processing Center,’and the ‘Joe Corley Processing Center,’ where they combine for up to several thousands detainees per day according to an Axios report from March 11th Sheriff Doolittle explained the complete process in how illegal migrants are arrested, housed, justice adjudicated, andcoordinatedforhanding over the illegals to ICE for deportation He has also
CE Centers, the Montgomery County ICE Processing Center,’and the ‘Joe Corley Processing Center,’ where they combine for up to several thousands detainees per day according to an Axios report from March 11th Sheriff Doolittle explained the complete process in how illegal migrants are arrested, housed, justice adjudicated, andcoordinatedforhanding over the illegals to ICE for deportation He has also
o coordinatewiththefedsifa detained illegal migrant has a federal warrant, then the
coordinatewiththefedsifa detained illegal migrant has a federal warrant, then the
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contactedandtheindividual transferredtoICEcustody
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employment, with more receivedeveryday
employment, with more receivedeveryday
“We have taken talent
“We have taken talent f
y surrounding Montgomery County,” said The Sheriff. “Alotofpeoplewhoworkin the counties surrounding ours,wanttocomeandwork in the county in which they live, and I want to provide them with opportunities if possible.”
n surrounding Montgomery County,” said The Sheriff. “Alotofpeoplewhoworkin the counties surrounding ours,wanttocomeandwork in the county in which they live, and I want to provide them with opportunities if possible.”
Sheriff Doolittle has expectations of his deputies and civilian employees, and is not afraid of making changes to bring up new changes leaderstobringateamupto snuff He has hired a leadership team particularly Captains and Chiefs that have capabilities in certain areas that are well versed in leadership experiences to judge expectations of d e
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Sheriff Doolittle has expectations of his deputies and civilian employees, and is not afraid of making changes to bring up new leaderstobringateamupto snuff He has hired a leadership team particularly Captains and Chiefs that have capabilities in certain areas that are well versed in leadership experiences to judge expectations of
In the Communications Division, the Sheriff has made changes as well, giving dispatchers the authority to act as sheriff to redirect units who are near an active scene to be set as support if needed at the dispatcher's discretion. It’s Doolittle’s contribution to thinking outside the box for
TheMCSOiscurrently fullystaffed,withonlyafew openings which is a triumph, as compared to certain entities nationwide thatarebleedingofficersdue to bad local and state governmentpoliciesthatare more partial to alleged criminalsthantheyaretothe spirit of common sense law In January, The Sheriff
In the Communications Division, the Sheriff has made changes as well, giving dispatchers the authority to act as sheriff to redirect units who are near an active scene to be set as support if needed at the dispatcher's discretion. It’s Doolittle’s contribution to thinking outside the box for
TheMCSOiscurrently fullystaffed,withonlyafew openings which is a triumph as compared to certain entities nationwide thatarebleedingofficersdue to bad local and state governmentpoliciesthatare more partial to alleged criminalsthantheyaretothe spirit of common sense law In January, The Sheriff
put Montgomery on the High School Bass Fishing
the citizens of Montgomery County While running for office, he discovered that dispatchers missed over one-hundred-fifty thousand 991 calls over a five year
the citizens of Montgomery County While running for office, he discovered that dispatchers missed over one-hundred-fifty thousand 991 calls over a five year
y concernedhim,andin2024,
concernedhim,andin2024,
emergency calls were missed. TheSheriff’soffice answers 82% of 911 calls outside of Conroe, and in April his dispatchers answered 35,000 calls. He
emergency calls were missed. TheSheriff’soffice answers 82% of 911 calls outside of Conroe, and in April, his dispatchers answered 35,000 calls. He
dispatchers were physically calling back any missed calls, so the sheriff’s department invested in hardware and software for an automated system to call back which helps with manpower issues In addition, all calls to the MCSO were routed to dispatch, but now the new system weeds out nonemergency calls to dispatch with the addition of a new call center saving ten-
dispatchers were physically calling back any missed calls, so the sheriff’s department invested in hardware and software for an automated system to call back which helps with manpower issues In addition, all calls to the MCSO were routed to dispatch, but now the new system weeds out nonemergency calls to dispatch with the addition of a new call center saving ten-
dispatch center per month. With Doolittle s work smarternotharderapproach, it is a difference in the sheriff’s department The time waiting on a 911 call has been reduced by 50%, and calls for police or fire assistance were being hung on for up to five minutes by a dispatcher beforebeingtransferredtoa secondaryansweringpoint.
dispatch center per month. With Doolittle s work smarternotharderapproach, it is making a difference in the sheriff’s department The time waiting on a 911 call has been reduced by 50%, and calls for police or fire assistance were being hung on for up to five minutes by a dispatcher beforebeingtransferredtoa secondaryansweringpoint.
“We have reduced the time for an emergency phone down to two minutes ” said Sheriff Doolittle “And working withthesoftwaretotransfer
“We have the time for an emergency phone down to two minutes ” said Sheriff Doolittle working withthesoftwaretotransfer
National Championship in 2022,
Brenner Kirklin were able to capture the TBF State Championship by fishing exclusivelywithaCarolina Rig, weighing 12 10 pounds. According to the pair,“wefishedsteepBluff Banks,withacottoncandy finesse worm, and our high-speed Lew's reels really made the difference forus.” JacobandBrenner wentontosaythat“wehad atremendousday catching over50fish,ofwhichover
the calls faster, plus with calls changing the policy, we are verifying the information, and getting the call to the serviceitneedstobeat.”
the calls faster plus with changing the policy, we are verifying the information, and getting the call to the serviceitneedstobeat.”
The MCSO is answering 94% of all 991 calls within the first 15 seconds,97%withinthefirst 20 seconds which beats national standards for emergency calls. It is the first time it s been done before in the history of the MCSO. For Voice Over IP calls, which do not have a number attached, they are unable to call back because the number is not identified ontheirsystem.
The MCSO is answering 94% of all 991 calls within the first 15 seconds,97%withinthefirst 20 seconds, which beats national standards for emergency calls. It is the first time it s been done before in the history of the MCSO. For Voice Over IP calls, which do not have a number attached, they are unable to call back because the number is not identified ontheirsystem.
Sheriff Doolittle has changed the organizational structure of the MCSO, by creating an Assistant Chief, and three bureaus: Support, Operations, Justice, with Chiefs in charge of those departments The chief’s answer to the Chief Deputy via a span-of-control for behaviorandjobconduct,so if there are problems the Sheriff has a baseline of information to look back on to make adjustments as needed.
Sheriff Doolittle changed the structure of the MCSO, by creating an Assistant Chief, and three bureaus: Support, Operations, Justice, Chiefs charge of those departments The chief’s answer to the Chief Deputy via a span-of-control for behaviorandjobconduct,so if there are problems Sheriff has a baseline of information to look back on to make adjustments as needed.
For overnight duties, the MC has made changesaswell,witharound 300 personnel on duty, and thehighestranking deputy on duty was a Doolittle. He worked with the Commissioners Court and was able to create a Command, a Captainandtwo who nights, and cover the whole county to all the overnight
For overnight duties, the MCSO has made changesaswell,witharound 300 personnel on duty and thehighestrankingsheriff’s deputy on duty was a Sergeant, which concerned Doolittle. He worked with the Commissioners Court and was able to create a Night Command, with a CaptainandtwoLieutenants who work nights, and cover the whole county attending to all the overnight scenes
25 were keepers ” The team went on to say, “we really would like to thank ourCaptainJasonRileyfor allofhishardworkduring theseason.”
from homicides to citizen complaints The move allows Night Command to act as the Sheriff during the overnight hours, and make the best use of resources at their discretion from an actualscene. Ofcourse,for themajorevents,theSheriff and his Captains will respondasnecessary
from homicides to citizen complaints The move allows Night Command to act as the Sheriff during the overnight hours, and make the best use of resources at their discretion from an actualscene. Ofcourse,for themajorevents,theSheriff and his Captains will respondasnecessary
Sheriff Doolittle is workingtocreateafull-time
Traffic Unit which h consistedof4deputiesanda sergeant, and with over 800 thousand residents in Montgomery County the need for a specialty unit to work accidents instead of relyingonpatroldeputiesto be called off their beat became necessary The Sheriff is repurposing twelve deputies in The Woodlands Division to the Traffic Unit in addition to the current deputies and sergeant. He will also be asking the County Commissioners for more personnel to further bolster those already in the unit
Sheriff Doolittle is workingtocreateafull-time Traffic Unit which consistedof4deputiesanda sergeant, and with over 800 thousand residents in Montgomery County the need for a specialty unit to work accidents instead of relyingonpatroldeputiesto be called their beat became necessary The Sheriff is repurposing twelve deputies in The Woodlands Division to the Traffic Unit in addition to the and sergeant. He will also be a king the County Commissioners for more personnel to further bolster those already in the unit
One of Doolittle’s Captains is a former Department of Public Safety Lieutenant who will train proper traffic standardstohisdeputies.
One of Doolittle’s Captains is a former Department of Public Safety Lieutenant who will train proper traffic standardstohisdeputies.
The Sheriff onApril 29th was headed out to Magnolia for the renaming oftheCountyAnnextherein honor of former Sheriff Tommy Gage in a surprise ceremony SheriffDoolittle was about to turn onto FM 1774 from FM 1488, when hehappeneduponaphysical disturbance between two men on FM 1488 The aggressor had exited his
Coming in Second at the TBF event was the Team of Colton Hatzold and Jett Moore, Captained byBrytonKurtz.Thisteam was also able to put
vehicleandbeganaphysical confrontation with another driver,andeventuallypulled a gun, threatening the victim. That’swhenSheriff Doolittle rolled up and within seconds of the altercation had defused the situation. Themalesuspect wasarrestedforAggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, while Doolittle continued onto the annex renamingceremony “I did what my deputies do everyday, I pay a t t e n t i o n t
observed what I believed to be a physical altercation, basically in the center of town said Doolittle I drove up, and flashed my lights, to get their attention. I observed a gun, and it c
situation.”
Sheriff Doolittle praised his deputies saying that they do this everyday, encounteringarmedrobbery and homicide suspects people involved in disturbances and violent tendencies.
Sheriff Doolittle praised his deputies saying that they do this everyday, encounteringarmedrobbery and homicide suspects people involved in disturbances and violent tendencies.
The only thing different about this incident is that it happened to be the elected-Sheriffresponding,” said Doolittle As an administratorthatdoesmore business-like things, it’s not naturalforincidentslikethat tohappen.”
The only thing different this incident is that it happened to be the elected-Sheriffresponding,” said Doolittle As an administratorthatdoesmore business-like things, it’s not naturalforincidentslikethat tohappen.”
TheSheriffwentonto say that he’d probably win thelottery,beforeanswering to another incident like that again.
TheSheriffwentonto say that he’d probably win thelottery,beforeanswering to another incident like that again.
The onApril 29th headed out to Magnolia for the renaming oftheCountyAnnextherein honor of former Sheriff Tommy Gage in a surprise SheriffDoolittle was about to turn onto FM 1774 from FM 1488, when hehappened aphysical between two on FM 1488 The aggressor had exited his vehicleand aphysical confrontation with another driver,andeventuallypulled a gun, threatening the victim. That’swhenSheriff Doolittle up and within seconds of the altercation had defused the situation. Themalesuspect wasarrestedforAggravated Assault a Deadly Weapon, while Doolittle continued the annex renaming “I did what my deputies do everyday, I pay a t t e n t i o n t o m y sur oundi g and I observed what I to be a altercation, basically in the of town, said Doolittle I drove up, and flashed my lights, to get their attention. I observed a gun, and it chan ed the whole situation.”
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together a deep bite, catching their 4 keepers, includingthebigfishofthe event, a 5-pound 5 ounce largemouth,whichbrought theirtotalforthedayto12 pounds 6 ounces According to the pair, “we caught well over 25 fish during the day, but only 4 keepers.” Their Captain Bryton Kurtz went on to say that “the guys targeted wood and rocky points withashakyheadwormin a June Bug Red color, fishingwayuptheriver.”
4 keepers, the 5-pound total p s ou c to the “we during keepers.” went to say rocky points ashakyheadwormin color, a i e were capture fishing the “we steep with our the us.” and to had a 50fish,
Overall, the 20 Teams from MISD caught keeper fish,withallofthembeing able to walk across the stage. It was a great event runbytheTBF,andweare looking forward to seeing what is in store at the National Championship in late June at Grand Lake of the Cherokees Maybe another National Title being brought home to Montgomery With these two Teams, it is a definite possibility, as they are seeking“Redemption.” the School Fishing p g t e in 2022, at the the Team of Colton Hatzold and Captained by team was also put
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Uncertainty reigned through and likely will continue do so, at least in the near term Markets reacted,both negatively and positively, to every coming out On April 2, Donald Trump's of “Liberation Day” sparked a selloff of 19% in the equity the announcedtariff were considerably higher than expected Then, amid stronger-than-expected first-quarterearningsanda softening rhetoric on tariffs, markets recovered 62% the by thecloseofthemonth.The effects the new tariffs won't be corporate earnings secondquarter reports, and so
Uncertainty reigned through April and likely will continue to do so, at least in the near term Marketshavereacted,both negatively and positively, to every headline coming out of Washington On April 2, President Donald Trump's declaration of “Liberation Day” sparked a selloff of 19% in the equity markets as the announcedtariffrateswere considerably higher than expected Then, amid stronger-than-expected first-quarterearningsanda softening rhetoric on tariffs, markets recovered 62% of the drawdown by thecloseofthemonth.The effects of the new tariffs won't be seen in corporate earnings until secondquarter reports, and so
T h e m a r k e t s ' rollercoaster in April was driven by aggressive tariff actions and shifting policy signals from the administration, including a 10% global tariff and additional country-specific tariffs as high as 145%. While the administration'sannouncement of a 90-day pause on the additional tariffs and new exemptions for select tech goods offered c temporary relief, the baseline10%tariffremains in place and is likely to be
expected, as legal and Congressional challenges facehurdles.
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The trade war and general unpredictability of administrative policy have put downward pressure on the US dollar over the last three months and the greenback is down 10% since January 20. This is not unprecedented The dollarsawa10%dropover asimilartimeframein2009 and 8% to 9% drops in 2003, 2004, 2010 and 2022 In every case, the dollar ended up bouncing afterward, in varying degrees It's also worth also noting that, even with the latest drop, the Dollar Index is only slightly below the midpoint of its 10-year range and slightly above the midpoint of the 25-yearrange.
The trade and general unpredictability of administrative policy have put downward pressure on the US dollar over last three and the greenback down 10% since 20. This is not The dollarsaw 10%dropover asimilartimeframein2009 and to 9% drops in 2003, 2010 and 2022 In every case, the dollar ended up bouncing afterward, in varying degrees also worth noting that, even with the latest drop, the Dollar Index is only slightly below the of its 10-year range and slightly above midpoint of the 25-yearrange.
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It'shelpfultoremember thateconomicdatalags,so the markets will shift on regular reports and the effects of tariffs on earnings and GDP are yet to be seen Expect high
It'shelpfultoremember thateconomic lags,so the will shift on regular reports and the effe t of t riffs on earnings and GDP are yet to seen high
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levels of volatility to continueas are heavily shaped presipolicy Plenty of remains so ch ng can happe quickly
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services—blendinggeneral care, specialty services, and advanced procedures under one roof. They also serve as
services—blendinggeneral care, specialty services, and advanced procedures under one roof. They also serve as
residents, all working under the guidance of experienced veterinarians and boardcertifiedspecialists.
residents, all working under the guidance of experienced veterinarians and boardcertifiedspecialists.
answers,
Dr Lori Teller a clinical professor at Texas A&M’s College of Vet
Dr Lori Teller a clinical professor at Texas A&M’s College of Veterin
nary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) offers insight into what pet owners are paying for and how they canbetterprepareforthecost ofkeepingtheirpetshealthy
Unlike human health care, where cost-covering mechanisms often shield patientsfromthetruecostof treatment, veterinary bills reflect the actual price of every service and resource used. And in recent years, those prices have continued torise—notonlybecauseof inflation and the economic effects of COVID-19 but also because of major advancementsintechnology treatment and overall veterinarycare. BehindTheCostOfCare
Unlike human health care, where cost-covering mechanisms often shield patientsfromthetruecostof treatment, veterinary bills reflect the actual price of every service and resource used. And in recent years, those prices have continued torise—notonlybecauseof inflation and the economic effects of COVID-19 but also because of major advancementsintechnology treatment and overall veterinarycare. BehindTheCostOfCare
Veterinary practices — from general clinics to specialty and teaching
Veterinary practices — from general clinics to specialty and teaching
hospitals are allencompassing facilities equipped to handle a wide range of patient needs. This
requires significant resources and expertise, and it contributes to the overall costofapet’scare.
hospitals are allencompassing facilities equipped to handle a wide range of patient needs. This requires significant resources and expertise, and it contributes to the overall costofapet’scare.
General practice clinics serve as the first stop for most pets, offering routine care such as checkups vaccinations dental cleanings, chronic condition management, and a variety ofsurgicalprocedures.Many also provide urgent and emergency services, medications, and imaging tools like radiography or ultrasound.
General practice clinics serve as the first stop for most pets, offering routine care such as checkups vaccinations dental cleanings, chronic condition management, and a variety ofsurgicalprocedures.Many also provide urgent and emergency services, medications, and imaging tools like radiography or ultrasound.
All of these aspects space,technology expertise, and staff contribute to a long list of overhead expenses that veterinary practices must manage including medical supplies, lab and imaging equipment, rent, staff salaries, utilities, andmaintenance. “Overhead costs encompass everything it takes to keep the practice running,”Tellersaid.“Often, the majority of what a practice earns goes straight back into operating the place.”
All of these aspects space,technology expertise, and staff contribute to a long list of overhead expenses that veterinary practices must manage including medical supplies, lab and imaging equipment, rent, staff salaries, utilities, andmaintenance. “Overhead costs encompass everything it takes to keep the practice running,”Tellersaid.“Often, the majority of what a practice earns goes straight back into operating the place.”
Whileapatient’sfinalbill might feel surprising, it s importanttorememberwhat it reflects not
More Than One Path Forward
More Than One Path Forward
When it comes to treatment, one size doesn’t fitall andneitherdoesone price.
When it comes to treatment, one size doesn’t fitall—andneitherdoesone all price.
Veterinarians understand that every pet owner’s situation is different, which is why most clinics aim to provide a range of options and estimates based on the pet’s needs and the family’s financialreality
Veterinarians understand that every pet owner’s is why clinics aim to a range of options estimates based on pet’s needs the family’s financialreality
“Veterinarians try to be aware of the bigger
“Veterinarians try to be aware of the bigger picture —
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the family budget, and the available options Teller said.“Wediscussallofthese thingswith andhelp them choose the plan that’s goingtobebestforthem.”
Veterinarians aim to provide
In some cases, one round of
care to move forward quickly and efficiently In others, care may follow a step-by-step
In some cases, one round of testing provides clear answers, allowing care to move forward quickly and efficiently In others, care may a step-by-step
information gathered over time. For example a dog diagnosed with a cancerous mass could be treated in a variety of ways: surgical removal only alleviating symptoms (palliative care), or a comprehensive plan involvingchemotherapyand radiation,”Tellersaid.“Each of those treatment plans carries a different cost, timeline, and level of intensity.”
information gathered over time. For example a dog diagnosed a cancerous mass could be treated in a variety of ways: surgical removal only alleviating symptoms (palliative care), or a comprehensive plan involvingchemotherapyand radiation,”Teller “Each of treatment plans carries a different cost, timeline, and level of intensity.”
Even routine diagnostics can be spaced out to align with a client’s budget For example, bloodwo k might be completed first, with imaginglater,ifnecessary Some veterinarians may alsooffertherapeutictrails
“Even setting aside a smallamountofmoneyeach month in a pet savings account can create an emergency cushion,” Teller said.
“Even setting aside a amountofmoneyeach month in a pet account can create emergency cushion,” Teller
While financial support options can help in times of crisis, preventive care is one ofthemosteffectivewaysto avoidhighcostsaltogether
those numbers can’t be precisely narrowed down until initial testingiscomplete. financial options can help in times of preventive care is waysto avoidhighcostsaltogether
Delaying routine visits might seem harmless especially if a pet appears healthy but skipping annual exams or missing doses of preventive medication can lead to more serious and costly healthproblems.
might seem a mle s especially if a pet healthy but skipping exams or missing of medication can lead to more serious costly healthproblems.
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“With the rise of costs in recent years, people have delayedbringingtheirpetsin for wellness visits,” Teller said. “That means they also delayed getting the heartworm test, and you can t
heartworm test. We’ve been seeing more cases of s heartworm disease now because of that, and it can cost a couple thousand dollarstotreat.”
“With the rise of in recent people have delayedbringingtheirpetsin for wellness visits,” Teller said. means they also delayed gettin the heartworm test, and you ca ’t get eartw rm pre ention itho t a heartworm test. We’ve been seei m e ca e of heartworm disease now because of that, it can cost a couple thousand dollarstotreat.”
To preventive care more accessible many clinics offer options to help budgeting, such as buying one dose of heartworm or flea medication at a time instead of
To make preventive care more accessible many clinics offer flexible options to help with budgeting, such as buying one dose of heartworm or flea medication at a time instead of
Most importantly, pet ownersshouldn’tbeafraidto talk with their veterinarian aboutfinances.Askingforan estimate, discussing budget limits, and prioritizing care within those boundaries is not only acceptable — it’s thegoal.
Most pet ownersshouldn’tbe to talk their veterinarian aboutfinances.Askingfor estimate, discussing limits, and those boundaries is not only acceptable — it’s goal.
Even routine diagnostics can be spaced out to align with a client’s budget For example, For bloodwork might be completed first, with imaginglater,ifnecessary Some veterinarians may alsooffertherapeutictrails such as trying a medication to see if symptoms improve before recommending more expensive diagnostics. One commonly used tool is third-party financing, which allows pet owners to break down large bills into smaller monthly payments This can ease the burden of sudden or high-cost procedures.
such as trying a medication see if symptoms improve before recommending more expensive diagnostics. One commonly used tool is third-party financing, allows pet owners to break down large bills into smaller monthly payments This can ease the burden of sudden or high-cost procedures.
thepetplaysinthe household,theimpactonthe family budget, and the available options Teller said.“Wediscussallofthese thingswithfamiliesandhelp them choose the plan that’s goingtobebestforthem.” While no one can predict an emergency, there are ways to reduce surprise and soften the financial burden of veterinarycare.
While no one can predict an emergency, there are ways to reduce surprise the fina cial burden of veterinarycare.
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· Crows will drop rocks into a container to raisethewaterlevelinorder toreachfloatingfood.
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