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William Patrick “Pat” Coursey

October 18, 2023 by Sarah L

March 15, 1940 – August 7, 2023

While serving as editor of County Progress Magazine, Pat Coursey never missed a meeting of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, shared his wife, Nelle Coursey. “He loved the Association,” added Nelle, who attended many of the state and regional conferences with her husband. Pat passed away on Aug. 7 at the age of 83. Pat followed in the footsteps of … [Read more...] about William Patrick “Pat” Coursey

THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

October 16, 2023 by Sarah L

$45 Million Appropriated, Grant Cap Raised to $10 Million

     The Texas Historical Commission’s (THC) award-winning Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) will open its next grant cycle in February, but now is the time for county and city governments to confirm their grant program eligibility and take note of important deadlines leading up to the grant application deadline.          Counties or cities that own a … [Read more...] about THC Courthouse Preservation Grant Applications Open February 2024

Texas Ranks Near the Top in Nationwide Study on Ambulance Deserts

October 2, 2023 by Sarah L

Local Officials Seek Solutions

ambulance desert

In a nationwide study on access to timely ambulance service, University of Southern Maine researchers determined that 4.5 million people in the United States live in an ambulance desert including 2.3 million people in rural counties. An ambulance desert is defined as an area in which people are more than 25 minutes from an ambulance station. According to the research … [Read more...] about Texas Ranks Near the Top in Nationwide Study on Ambulance Deserts

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences

September 26, 2023 by Sarah L

One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education

     Ten Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court during the months of November-December.        The District Conferences provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County Commissioners; County Judges are also welcome to attend. Application will be made to the County Judges and Commissioners … [Read more...] about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences

Spotlight: Office of the County Clerk and District Clerk

September 11, 2023 by Sarah L

County Clerk County clerks perform various duties including serving as clerk of the county and Commissioners Courts and as the recorder of the county. In counties with populations less than 8,000, a combination county/district clerk may be elected unless the voters choose to elect separate offices. County clerks must be bonded prior to assuming office and must obtain an … [Read more...] about Spotlight: Office of the County Clerk and District Clerk

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