Hospital board finalizes budget, appoints EMS director

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Shackelford County Hospital District Board formally appointed a new EMS director, approved a “balanced” 2026 budget, and proposed a slight tax rate increase during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 18.

Colby Herron Named EMS Director

Colby Herron, who has served as interim EMS director since the departure of Mateo Millan earlier this year, was officially named to the…