Some 135 freshly sworn-in members of Commissioners Court convened in Austin Jan. 8-11 for the Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges & Commissioners, where they earned 20.5 hours of continuing education credit. The conference, sponsored by the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Texas Association of Counties, took a two-pronged educational approach providing newly elected … [Read more...] about New Officials: Highlights from LBJ School – Austin
Real County Centennial Countdown: Prayer Breakfast
Photo 1: Bill Schahn, a Rio Frio native, performs for some 300 guests gathered at the Prayer Breakfast. Photo 2: Dr. Mark Roberts, senior adviser and theologian-in-residence for Foundations for Laity Renewal, serves as guest speaker. Photo 3: Singing group from Uvalde performs contemporary Christian music. Photo 4: Willis Springfield, chairman of the Real County … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown: Prayer Breakfast
From The President – February 2013
Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a good year in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year has gone by. On Jan. 2, Johnson County had its ceremony swearing in our newly elected officials. We had a good turn out from the community. I have always said that local government is the most efficient form of government. It was good to hear the comments made by … [Read more...] about From The President – February 2013
General Counsel’s Report: Legislative Session Underway
The 83rd Legislature has begun its 140-day regular session. With the re-election of Speaker Joe Straus, the major state leadership remains unchanged. However, with redistricting, retirements, and unsuccessful election bids, there have been major changes in the membership. With a majority of the House being freshman or sophomores, new leadership will be required in the … [Read more...] about General Counsel’s Report: Legislative Session Underway
Monuments of Justice: Lamar County Courthouse
County Seat: Paris | County Population: 49,793 (2010 U.S. Census) The Lamar County Courthouse designed by architects Sanguinet & Staats represents an unusual fusion of Classical Revival with heavy Romanesque details, arches and columns. After a fire destroyed most of downtown Paris in 1916, the damaged 1896 courthouse was de-constructed to provide a foundation and … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Lamar County Courthouse