Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Executive Director
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Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by Public Health Services of an update on media reach and contracting.
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Background and Discussion:
As directed by Commissioners Court at the January 8, 2026 meeting, Public Health has prepared a plan for next steps to further engage small media agencies and expand community reach.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: J: Grow the number and size of MWBEs.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/08/2026
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Approval of renewal options with Hearst Newspapers, Radio One, KHOU-TV, and Fox Television
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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