$100K grant to help further Veterans Court

Hays County

Moses Leos III on September 13, 2017

A $100,000 state grant is expected to go a long way in helping the Hays County Veterans Court guide current and former service members away from a life of crime.

Gerald Ramcharan, program manager for Hays County’s Veterans Court, said the grant from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) targets personnel hires and improved treatment opportunities for the court.

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