Midland County Commissioner Randy Prude first learned of The Field’s Edge and its mission to serve the homeless about two years ago. The vision actually began years earlier when a young couple was invited to Church Under the Bridge, a local street church in Midland. John-Mark Echols and his then-girlfriend Briana had absolutely no understanding of homelessness and were very … [Read more...] about The Field’s Edge
County Focus
A Glimpse in the Life of Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison
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 Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison for taking the time to visit with us.
HISTORY: I am a lifelong resident of Shelby County. I was raised in the southeastern part of Shelby County in the middle of the Sabine National Forest on a 240-acre ranch. We raised cattle, horses, and 100,000 broiler chickens. Broiler chickens are raised for six to seven weeks and then processed for consumption. My mother managed the farm, and my father worked for … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison
A Glimpse in the Life of McLennan County Commissioner Pat Miller
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 McLennan County Commissioner Pat Miller for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: The School of Public Affairs and … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of McLennan County Commissioner Pat Miller
Protect Our Associations
I would like to share with all of you a great concern, and hopefully a solution. The 86th Legislative Session was an eye-opener with a new vision of local control that is just not acceptable. No matter how long you have been in office, now is the time to reach out to your state representatives and local senators. Do not be intimidated, for the same people who elected you … [Read more...] about Protect Our Associations
Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court
All Regular, Special, Emergency and Executive Session Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court will be called and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code. Regular, Special and Emergency Meetings of the ____________ County Commissioners Court are open to the public and to representatives of the … [Read more...] about Rules of Procedure, Conduct and Decorum at Meetings of the County Commissioners Court