{"id":3219,"date":"2021-02-20T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aransascounty.org\/harvey\/?p=3219"},"modified":"2021-02-19T15:28:10","modified_gmt":"2021-02-19T21:28:10","slug":"broadband-for-aransas-county-public-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aransascounty.org\/happenings\/uncategorized\/broadband-for-aransas-county-public-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Broadband for Aransas County Public Workshop: RESCHEDULED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Aransas\nCounty Holds Virtual Public Workshop to Discuss Broadband Network Enhancements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, March 04, Aransas County will hold a virtual public engagement workshop on broadband connectivity. The county invites residents, businesses, and other interested parties to attend to learn more and share their voices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This public workshop is a part of the Hurricane Harvey Recovery\nTexas CDBG DR Program Community Development Contract No. 20-065-098-C270 with\nthe General Land Office (GLO). The goal of this workshop is to share a project\noverview as well as a better understanding of network primary and secondary\nbenefits.Attendees will have an opportunity for feedback and comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the events of Hurricane Harvey, Aransas County has placed\na priority on preparing a fiber optic network that can support emergency\ncommunications for future events. As part of this effort, the County has\nreceived a grant from the GLO to conduct a fiber optic feasibility study to\ndetermine what a network design and funding might look like. As part of this\nproject, the County is involving stakeholder feedback, including area partners\nand the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge C.H. \u201cBurt\u201d Mills, Jr. of Aransas County shared his\nsupport. \u201cWe are truly excited to work on such a forward-thinking project that\nwill have multiple benefits for our community if it is constructed. We are\nmaking an extra effort to reach out well in advance of this project and listen\nto any and all comments from wherever they may come.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Aransas Fiber Optic Loop Feasibility Study, its benefits and how it might impact their own lives. Feedback given in this session will provide a better understanding for the hired project team and will be included in the Feasibility Study documentation. The virtual event will take place on Zoom on Thursday, March 04 will run from 6-7 p.m. CT with sign-in available 15 minutes prior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested attendees can visit http:\/\/bit.ly\/aransasbroadband<\/a> to learn more and\nregister to receive event reminders. Questions are welcome to be submitted in\nadvance through event registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disabled persons or those who require auxiliary aids,\ntranslation, or other services who wish to attend this meeting should contact\nthe Judge’s Office at 361-790-0100 at least two working days before the meeting\nto make arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Media\nContact: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deanna\nSpruce, PIO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email:\npio@aransascounty.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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