From the President

Happy November.  Wow, it’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner.  Soon we’ll be surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones celebrating one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving.  It’s a time for me to reflect on the goodness that God has provided me and be thankful for all He has done.  I hope that you will feel His grace and love during these special … [Read more...] about From the President

Happy October, everyone!  I sure hope the weather starts cooling off somewhat.  It’s been a bit warm, and I am looking forward to coolness in the air soon.  Well, hope everyone got through budget workshops okay.  Surprisingly, it was actually pretty calm in Hays County this year; we even ended up with a slight decrease in our tax rate, which makes two years in a row we have … [Read more...] about From the President

Happy September and hope you enjoyed a great and somewhat cool Labor Day weekend and holiday.  Guess if you were indoors, you may have. Temperatures are reaching into the hundreds in some areas around our state, and rain has been scarce in most parts of Texas.  Ranchers and other small farmers are struggling with hay and crop fields along with the overall needs of their … [Read more...] about From the President

Happy August!  It’s hard to believe how fast the months are going by.  This year is quickly approaching its end, yet it seems not too long ago we were celebrating the New Year.  We’ve all heard some interpretation of the old saying, “The older you get, the quicker the years seem to go by.”  Don’t know about you, but it sure seems true to me. It was really nice to see … [Read more...] about From the Association President

Greetings, everyone, and Happy Fourth of July!  Hope your summer is going well, and I hope you will have an opportunity to take some time off to spend with family and friends before the aggressive budget sessions begin.   It’s already been a warm start to what is predicted to be a hot and dry several months.  Rain is always in order for this time of year, and I pray … [Read more...] about From the President