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As San Patricio County continues to grow in leaps and bounds, so does its needs for first responders and upgraded equipment.

Located in the middle of industrial growth in Sinton and Portland is Taft, which currently has 12 employees and serves 233 square miles. With the San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office recently upgrading to a digital communications system, as well as others around the county,  the Taft Police Department will be joining them with the help of industrial partners that call some Taft property their home.

“With what Phillips 66 has given us and with what Cheniere has given us ($57,000) it’s been enough to purchase the whole entire package,” Taft Police Chief Ponce Trevino said…