Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
*** Click here for the audio version.*** Keynote speaker Clint Swindall kicked off the 92nd Annual South Texas Conference with a leadership challenge: Elevate the Conversation. Some 270-plus County Judges and Commissioners convened in Bexar County June 15-18 for their education training, where Swindall, an employee engagement specialist, set the tone. “I believe the … [Read more...] about South Texas Annual Conference
Bosque County Commissioner Ronny Liardon passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 60. Ronny lived a life defined by hard work, honesty, friendship, and the highest level of moral character. Born May 12, 1966, in Clifton, Texas, Ronny grew up with a passion for stewardship that originated with farming and ranching but through the years was woven into the community through … [Read more...] about Bosque County Commissioner Ronny Liardon
County Judges and Commissioners from across the Lone Star State are invited to Waco for the 104th Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. Conference classes will take place at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will serve … [Read more...] about 104th CJCAT Annual Conference
Fashioned of brick and limestone, the Uvalde County Courthouse was designed by Henry T. Phelps in a Texas Renaissance style. Completed in 1927, the county capitol was originally built for $150,569. Carved out of Bexar County in 1850, the county was named for Juan de Ugalde, a Spanish governor, knight, and soldier. The first settlers to arrive in the canyon area changed the … [Read more...] about Uvalde County Courthouse
The largest youth development program in the nation has a new home. On April 30, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service opened the first-ever permanent Texas 4-H Headquarters at Texas A&M-RELLIS, marking a historic milestone for an initiative that touches all 254 Texas counties. The headquarters will serve as a statewide hub supporting county-based 4-H programs, … [Read more...] about AgriLife Extension Opens Texas 4-H Headquarters
