As a 37-year resident of Odessa and now Ector County’s chief administrative officer, County Judge Debi Hays is proud of the contribution the Permian Basin makes not only to the Lone Star State, but to the nation. In fact, she has the statistics at her fingertips: “The Permian Basin is the epicenter of energy production in Texas and serves a critical role in literally … [Read more...] about Ector County Judge to Lead Freight Plan Committee
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Robertson County Celebrates the Future at Groundbreaking for New Sheriff’s Office, Jail
Sponsored Content Robertson County officials celebrated the conclusion of nearly a decade of discussion by breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art sheriff’s office and 92-bed jail in June. “Today has been a long time coming,” Robertson County Sheriff Gerald Yezak told a crowd of law enforcement officials, first responders, local political figures and business … [Read more...] about Robertson County Celebrates the Future at Groundbreaking for New Sheriff’s Office, Jail
Service: A County Calling
Cass County Commissioner Paul Cothren volunteers throughout the community in a variety of areas. He is a state trainer for the Disaster Climbing and Rigging Team and a member and leader of the praise team at Westside Baptist Church in Atlanta; he also took part in the church’s disaster relief trip to Nepal. Commissioner Cothren serves on the board of directors for the Texar … [Read more...] about Service: A County Calling
A Glimpse in the Life of Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr.
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr. for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My family moved to Corsicana when I was … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr.
Never-Ending Salute – Memorial Day 2019
In the common area of VFW Graham Memorial Post 8567, a “welcome home” table has been carefully laid: white plate, red napkin, and red flower in a black vase circled by a thin yellow ribbon. The table will stay forever set in honor of Danny Lee Widner, who left for Vietnam at age 25 and has yet to return. Staff Sgt. Widner, U.S. Army, was a 1961 graduate of … [Read more...] about Never-Ending Salute – Memorial Day 2019