North and East Region Cooke County Commissioners Court honored Treasurer Judy Hunter for 25 years of service upon her retirement. She was named assistant treasurer in 1987 and treasurer in 1999. Fannin County Commissioners Court approved a grant of $2,103 for Meals on Wheels of Texoma to help it qualify for additional state funding in the Texas … [Read more...] about News Reviews
Monuments of Justice: Hudspeth County Courthouse
County Seat: Sierra Blanca * County Population: 3,476 (2010 U.S. Census)
Hudspeth County’s one and only courthouse was erected in 1919 in a Mediterranean style as designed by Buetell and Hardie. This temple of justice, the only adobe courthouse in the Lone Star State, has walls some 18 inches thick and is listed as a National Register Property. Formed from El Paso County, Hudspeth County was created Feb. 16, 1917, and named … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Hudspeth County Courthouse
From the General Counsel
Anniversary Prompts Reflection and Re-Dedication In 1922, members of commissioners courts organized the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, the first organization of county officials. While the precise motives of those early officials have faded into history, the constitution and by-laws of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
From the President
Happy October, everyone! I sure hope the weather starts cooling off somewhat. It’s been a bit warm, and I am looking forward to coolness in the air soon. Well, hope everyone got through budget workshops okay. Surprisingly, it was actually pretty calm in Hays County this year; we even ended up with a slight decrease in our tax rate, which makes two years in a row we have … [Read more...] about From the President
News Reviews
North & East Texas Angelina County is in the first year of a six-year contract with the Regional Capital Public Defender program. “This is a lot less burdensome on taxpayers,” Judge Wes Suiter told the Lufkin News. “We’re a medium-sized county, but these little rural areas have a really hard time finding someone.” Bowie County Commissioner John … [Read more...] about News Reviews