North & East Texas Angelina County Commissioners Court adopted a hazard mitigation plan for the county and the cities of Burke, Diboll, Hudson, Huntington, Lufkin and Zavalla. Commissioners also accepted a state grant of about $38,000 for emergency management. Bell County Commissioners Court approved renewal of a contract with Dallas-based Securus … [Read more...] about News Reviews
Monuments of Justice: Matagorda County Courthouse
County Seat: Bay City * County Population: 36,702 (2010 U.S. Census)
The Matagorda County Courthouse was completed in 1965 in a Modern style as designed by Rusty, Martin & Vale. The county was organized in 1837 following settlement by Austin colonists. Matagorda was derived from two Spanish words, “mata” and “gorda,” meaning thick plant growth, referencing canebrakes encountered by early settlers. The original … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Matagorda County Courthouse
52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
Our October issue featured a dozen magnificent stops, and we continue on in November with another must-see set. 27. Catch The Spirit of Colonel Charles Goodnight Talk about titles! Because this legendary figure of the American West just happened to have established the 1st permanent cattle-raising operation in the Texas Panhandle in 1876, and because that JA Ranch is … [Read more...] about 52 Things You Gotta Do – Continued
County Focus
Juvenile Probation Departments By Lou Serrano, Director of Juvenile Services, Ector County There are approximately 168 juvenile probation departments in the State of Texas. Juvenile probation departments will process and handle through local rehabilitation services approximately 97 percent of all crimes committed by juvenile age offenders (ages 10-17), while … [Read more...] about County Focus
State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report
[portfolio_slideshow] Highlights From San Marcos The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas makes for a good audience. Generally speaking, we listen attentively, ask questions respectfully, and thank our panels politely. But every now and then we interrupt – with applause, that is. Speakers at the 90th Annual County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about State Judge & Commissioners Annual Conference Report