From the President

             At the time this is published, counties who are on an October fiscal year will be busy conducting public meetings, trying to meet all the publication deadlines, and adopting a budget to take effect Oct. 1.  After doing this for 21 years you would think this would get easier, but I can assure you it … [Read more...] about From The President

            Sine die! This is a term that we all have heard when the Legislature adjourns at the end of a session.  Over the years I have come to look forward to this adjournment more and more.  In the dictionary, the term “sine die” is defined as a Latin noun meaning “without day.”  … [Read more...] about From The President

              Many years ago before I was a county judge, I was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture. I was also heavily involved in farming and ranching. I used to say that everything I made working for the government I lost farming. (For some reason, my wife, Melanie, … [Read more...] about From The President

            As I write this article, there seems to be tragedy all over our country.  Wildfires have devastated the State of Texas causing the loss of two firefighters and millions of dollars in damage (see photos, page ?). We have had a sheriff’s deputy gunned down in a courthouse as she transported a prisoner … [Read more...] about From The President

             As with most counties, ours is in the process of preparing next year’s budget.  I don’t know about the rest of you, but this is a very stressful time for me.  We find out every year who needs a budget increase, which just happens to be whomever we are speaking with at the time.  … [Read more...] about From The President