Picture a grain elevator in rural Missouri on a harvest morning. A line of loaded semis snakes back a quarter mile. Each loaded truck then travels county roads to reach the rail silo, the barge, and the world market. The farmer’s margin – already thin – depends on that road holding under 80,000 pounds of corn. Now picture that road after a wet spring: a frost-heave crack … [Read more...] about The Good Roads Our Counties Need
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Wise County AI Exploratory Program
Pilot Project Leads to Active Use
*** Click here for the audio version.*** Last year, the Wise County Commissioners Court launched a nine-month pilot program to help officials determine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could support county government. During the first phase of the project, most work was on the back end with a small project team experimenting with use cases and then rolling them out to … [Read more...] about Wise County AI Exploratory Program
Aransas County Specialist Shares Successful Collections Strategies
“The one thing I would like the Commissioners Court to know is that I love my job and am glad we have the opportunity to have a Collections Department with the tools needed to perform my duties to the best of my ability.” Melissa Brown, Aransas County Collections Specialist Melissa Brown began her career with Aransas County in the county clerk’s office seven-plus years ago … [Read more...] about Aransas County Specialist Shares Successful Collections Strategies
Collin County Addresses Inmate Care With Specialized Mental Health, Medical Facility
“With significant percentages of inmates requiring mental health services, detox protocols, or chronic disease management, expanding our infirmary from 24 cells to 125 beds, with additional future capacity, ensures we can provide appropriate, specialized care in a facility designed for modern public health standards. It’s a strategic investment that strengthens both our … [Read more...] about Collin County Addresses Inmate Care With Specialized Mental Health, Medical Facility
Colonoscopies Save Lives
Commissioner Channels Personal Experience into Public Message
“When I was campaigning for my reelection and got diagnosed, I had to reframe my understanding of my cancer to realize that though I did not choose colon cancer, God has entrusted me with it. So now I need to do something about it. In addition to my continued advocacy for mental health funding and preventive health access, I will be a fierce proponent for colon cancer … [Read more...] about Colonoscopies Save Lives