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Hospital districts, by state law, have an independent volunteer board of directors composed of local residents. This ensures the entity remains accountable to the local community that created the district. Once approved by voters, a hospital district’s initial and temporary board is appointed by the County Commissioners. These individuals serve without compensation, have fiduciary responsibility for the district, and provide oversight of and strategic [...]

Memorial Medical Center has been a cornerstone of health and well-being in Calhoun County for 75 years. As our region grows and evolves, ensuring access to local healthcare is more important than ever. Hear from hospital leaders and physicians about why having strong local healthcare infrastructure matters for the health and the economic well-being of everyone in our community. “If we did not have [...]

Dallas Franklin — a local business owner, father, and committed member of our community — sees a strong hospital in Calhoun County as a critical element to sustain both our families and our local economy. From industrial growth to quality of life, Franklin explains how healthcare access underpins nearly every aspect of a thriving community. "A lot of the industry that's coming in here, [...]

February 12, 2025 (Port Lavaca) – The Calhoun County Commissioners Court today ordered a special election for May 3, 2025 to create a new hospital district for Calhoun County. The election was initiated by a voter-led petition with 477 qualified signatures of registered voters in the county, which was well over the 3 percent requirement. A hospital district will provide stable and reliable funding for [...]

On Feb. 12, Calhoun County Commissioners ordered an election for May 3 for Calhoun County voters to decide on creating a hospital district for the County. The  decision follows a voter-led petition to create a taxing hospital district. The petition was signed by 477 validated, registered Calhoun County voters, exceeding the required amount by 97 signatures. View the submitted petition here. View the Elections [...]