Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Lamb County. I … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Lamb County Judge James M. “Mike” DeLoach
Unfunded Mandate Prevention
House Joint Resolution 123 Calls for Constitutional Amendment
Among the 9,000-plus bills and resolutions filed during the 88th Texas Legislature, one resolution addresses the primary legislative objective of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT): Prevent unfunded mandates. House Joint Resolution 123 (HJR 123) filed by Rep. DeWayne Burns proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the … [Read more...] about Unfunded Mandate Prevention
Broadband Infrastructure Grant
$120 Million Allotted for Last-Mile Connectivity Application Portal Open April 3-May 5
In early March, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar posted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) signifying his agency’s intent to solicit an initial round of grant applications totaling $120 million for broadband infrastructure projects as part of the Bringing Online Opportunities to Texas (BOOT) program. “Interested applicants will be able to submit applications … [Read more...] about Broadband Infrastructure Grant
Broadband Experts
Sponsored Content
Nextlink Internet is one of the fastest growing rural internet service providers in the U.S. Since the company’s founding in 2012, Nextlink provides internet service to approximately 90,000 customers across seven states, has over 1,000 employees in over 40 field offices, and proudly carries a 4.8 Star Rating on Google from over 10,000 customer reviews! RDOF … [Read more...] about Broadband Experts
Monuments of Justice: Childress County Courthouse
County Seat: Childress | County Population: 6,664 (2020 Census)
The Childress County Courthouse boasts a Moderne style as designed by Townes & Funk of Amarillo. The stone county capitol was completed in 1939. The county’s first courthouse burned on Oct. 21,1891, after only two weeks of use. June Rayfield Welch, author of “The Texas Courthouse Revisited,” discusses the theories behind the blaze: Some blamed Confederate veterans who … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Childress County Courthouse