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Comal County Jail Expansion: Planning for Future Inmate Needs
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Comal County Jail, currently housing 580 inmates, is planning a significant expansion to double its capacity due to rapid population growth. Officials are evaluating six expansion options, ranging from one to three additional floors, to ensure the jail can comfortably house its own inmates for years to come. The primary goal is not to generate revenue but to build a facility for Comal Countys inmates, with plans to finalize the chosen expansion within the next two months.
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