Brazos County just dropped $2.5 million on land for a jail expansion that wasn't even in the budget. The project ended up costing $1 million more than anyone planned, leaving locals questioning the oversight.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 8 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
The purchase price is $2.4 million.
The county for future infrastructure expansion.
Taxpayers concerned about fiscal responsibility.
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