We have a number of squirrels who live in the pecan trees at our court- house. I recently noticed that one of them is missing his tail. Being an amateur photographer, I set about to capture the unfortunate one for my wildlife col- lection. Yesterday I caught him out on the lawn searching for pecans. I got a picture that clearly shows his misfortune. I continued to watch him … [Read more...] about A Little Inspiration
Success Snapshot
Hays County Government Center Open for Business For the last several months county courts and offices have been transitioning into Hays County’s new 232,209-square-foot government center, a $63.8 million project completed on schedule and under budget. “As we are finalizing the budget on our new facility, we hope to see additional savings on the overall $63.8 million project … [Read more...] about Success Snapshot
Officially Speaking
The Panama Canal Visit: An Open Eye for Future Opportunities for Our Region By Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal Last November, I was part of a delegation of 17 people representing the Port of Corpus Christi (Port), Coastal Bend-area governments, and the Port of San Antonio that visited the Panamá Canal to reassure the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Port of … [Read more...] about Officially Speaking
Officials Mark Launch of Interstate 69
TxDOT Unveils Inaugural Sign in Nueces County County officials were on hand when state and federal transportation officials unveiled a 10 foot by 10 foot highway sign in Nueces County, marking the very first segment of Interstate 69 in Texas and the first new interstate highway in Texas since 1992. "This long-awaited event marks the beginning of even greater things to … [Read more...] about Officials Mark Launch of Interstate 69
Texas News Reviews
North & East Texas Cooke County Commissioners Court approved a project by master gardeners for rainwater harvest and a butterfly garden. The county also marked completion of interior restoration of the courthouse in its 100th year. Coryell County Commissioners Court approved tax abatements for a proposed shopping center in Copperas Cove with phase one of The Shops at … [Read more...] about Texas News Reviews