Joy Melts to Sorrow Tragic Telegram Delivered as Town Celebrates Peace By Julie Anderson, Editor The Armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 (French time), and as word spread across the globe, townsfolk took to the streets to rejoice. The good people of La Grange rested in the knowledge that their young men had been … [Read More]
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Fine and Fee Collection
Cooperation, Communication Pay Off By Julie Anderson Editor For more than 10 years, Laura Prado has supervised the collection of court costs, fines, and … [Read More]
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Unfunded Mandate Legislation: Past Efforts Lay Groundwork for Future Progress
By Julie Anderson, Editor An unfunded mandate is a state law or regulation that requires a local government to perform certain actions, with no money … [Read More]
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Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum
As of September 2017, 619 County Judges and County Commissioners have earned their Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum certification giving them an in-depth understanding of not only their particular office, but county government as a … [Read More]
Valuable Budget Tools
Calendar, Vision Help Guide Lengthy Process Legal document…approved expenditures…statement of revenue…expenses and fund balances… While these technical definitions of the county budget are certainly valid, the budget document often embodies much more to … [Read More]
What You Wish Your Constituents Knew About County Government, the County Budget, and the Property Tax
Per reader request, we publish this article several times a year. We receive regular calls asking for permission to reprint and/or share this story with local community groups and constituents. We welcome you to use this article to help educate the public you … [Read More]
