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Travis County residents can weigh in on local health care services during a Community Conversation with Commissioner Margaret Gómez on April 3. The event, hosted by Central Health, will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Del Valle ISD Administration Building (5301 Ross Road, Del Valle, TX 78617). The discussion will begin with an update on Central Health’s strategic plan, followed by a listening session with the Central Health Board of Managers and senior leadership. Attendees will be encouraged to share feedback on topics including new clinics, bridge services and respite care, and new approaches to patient-centered care. Central Health is Travis County’s public health care district and is tasked with ensuring low-income and uninsured residents have access to medical services. In recent months, the organization has focused on expanding its footprint, including the opening of new clinics and facilities aimed at providing more accessible, high-quality care. The April 3 event is one of several Community Conversations planned for 2025, with additional sessions set for May 7 (Precinct 3) and June 4 (Precinct 1). For language access beyond ASL, English or Spanish, attendees are encouraged to contact Yesenia.Ramos@centralhealth.net. Those interested in attending can RSVP online.

Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written...