Nine years ago County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails
Energy Boom = Road Bust
Counties Seek Solutions as Roadways Crumble It’s not every day that county government makes the Wall Street Journal. However, on July 27 one of the country’s largest newspapers shared with its readership the emerging plight of Texas counties both blessed and challenged by the oil and gas industry. DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler was quoted in the article titled, “Drilling … [Read more...] about Energy Boom = Road Bust
Week in the Life of a Texas County Judge
Zapata County Judge Joseph Rathmell HISTORY Zapata County Judge Joseph Rathmell is a lifelong resident of Zapata County. He is a graduate of Zapata High School. In school, he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and was in the high school band. He attended The University of Texas at Austin where he received a degree in economics. After graduation, Rathmell … [Read more...] about Week in the Life of a Texas County Judge
Real County Centennial Countdown
Real County Centennial Countdown April 2012-April 2013 As part of our Real County Centennial Countdown, each month County Progress will check in with the Real County Centennial Steering Committee. This month we join the unveiling of two public markers, one in honor of William Carr, the first county judge, and another recognizing Texas Senator Julius Real, the county’s … [Read more...] about Real County Centennial Countdown
County Focus Series
Emergency Management Program/Coordinator Emergency management is a vital and sometimes under-appreciated program. Its importance is noted by Texas Government Code 481.102 that states that each county shall maintain an emergency management program or participate in a local or interjurisdictional emergency management program which has jurisdiction over and serves the entire … [Read more...] about County Focus Series