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McLennan County Commissioner Patricia Chisolm-Miller
Serving with respect and making valuable use of their time defines a true servant with whom God is well pleased. With these admirable traits, servant leaders encourage and instruct those under their direction to effectively serve God first and others secondly while mindfully glorifying God in all endeavors. Such was the case with Patricia Chisolm-Miller, the epitome of a … [Read more...] about McLennan County Commissioner Patricia Chisolm-Miller
Keeping Informed in Kendall County
“In a commitment to enhancing public safety and ensuring rapid and effective communication during emergencies, Kendall County is proud to announce the launch of the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS).” – Kendall County Sheriff’s Office “I am very excited about this system,” shared Commissioner Christina Bergmann. “The registration process is very simple, and … [Read more...] about Keeping Informed in Kendall County
Highlights From Brewster County
The Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convened Sept. 20-22 for their annual conference in Study Butte-Terlingua with 90 County Judges and Commissioners in attendance. The three-day meeting offered 10 hours of continuing education credit for County Commissioners and four hours for County Judges. From left: Reggie Loeffler, Mickey Jack Perry, Roy … [Read more...] about Highlights From Brewster County
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update
For all practical purposes, it was a relatively quiet legislative session when it comes to county jails, and I am glad. No bills were passed that directly impact how your jail operates; however, two bills could potentially assist your operations. The first one, Senate Bill 22, can assist counties with a population of 300,000 or less with salaries for jailers. As … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Update