The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
By Julie Anderson Editor Sometimes a question is more like a lesson. The keynote speaker at the recent West Texas Association Conference presented two such questions: Who is the most ethical person you know? Now, how many people would name you? Judge Michael Keasler, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, elaborated on the qualities of ethical leadership during the opening … [Read More]
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 … [Read More]
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 … [Read More]
In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1913/House Bill 351 which, among other changes, allows courts to consider community service as an option for defendants who are unable to pay … [Read More]
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. … [Read More]
Editor’s Note: Our March issue covered the background of county indigent health care, patient eligibility, and county jail inmates. The following completes our two-part series. In 1985, Rita Kelley … [Read More]
