County officials serving as your Association officers work throughout the year to prepare and fully develop agendas for upcoming education conferences. County Progress is privileged to attend and report on every meeting of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and the regional associations. For the last several years, we have developed and published a running … [Read more...] about Conference Agendas Designed With Takeaways in Mind
South Texas Association 2024 Conference
Cybersecurity, subdivision regulations, right of way authority, and indigent health care will be among the wide range of topics to be covered at the upcoming South Texas Conference in Cameron County on South Padre Island June 24-27. Registration, Meeting Location, Lodging You may register for this conference at www.countyprogress.com; select “Conferences” at the top of … [Read more...] about South Texas Association 2024 Conference
Communicating and Collaborating
Educating our citizens and communicating with them is the key to having an understanding. It can also be a great way to mobilize some support when it comes to communicating with our legislators. The more our citizens understand the issues and limitations that we deal with at the county level, the more they can help advocate for us and the local issues. Don’t forget, out of … [Read more...] about Communicating and Collaborating
Wilbarger County Courthouse
Boasting a Classical Revival style, the Wilbarger County Courthouse was designed by Voelcker and Dixon and completed in 1928. The county passed a $375,000 bond issue in support of the courthouse, which was built of steel, concrete, and stone. The county’s first official home was erected in 1883 for $2,400. The frame courthouse with a two-story porch was replaced in 1890 by a … [Read more...] about Wilbarger County Courthouse
A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
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 Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I was born and raised right here in … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor