Proceeds from the 2017 Veterans Day Breakfast were presented at the 2018 Texas South Plains Honor Flight Telethon in early July. The Texas South Plains Honor Flight is a chapter of the Honor Flight Network with 131 hubs in 41 states. The organizational goal is to send as many veterans as possible to Washington, D.C., to pay homage to their fellow brothers and sister in arms by … [Read more...] about Hockley County Veterans Committee Presents Honor Fight Funds
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West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2018 Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association representing 118 counties in the State of Texas on April 26, 2018, during the Association’s Annual Conference. 1. Thanks to the Host Court WHEREAS, the Annual Conference of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association was conducted in Collin County, Texas, on April … [Read more...] about West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 2018 Resolutions
A Glimpse in the Life of Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera
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 Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera for taking the time to visit with us. History: I ran for County Judge in 2014. After the … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Brooks County Judge Imelda Barrera
Milam County: Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only In October 2017, Milam County Judge Dave Barkemeyer shared exciting news with a packed crowd gathered in a county courtroom. Some 80 people filled available seats while others leaned against the walls and lined up behind the Judge in the hallway so they could hear him. “The interest in the community was overwhelming, and the response from the media was … [Read more...] about Milam County: Standing Room Only
Lt. Gov. Patrick Releases Senate Interim Charges
The presiding officers of both the House and the Senate have now released their full list of interim charges. The Texas Legislature meets in regular session in odd-numbered years beginning the second Tuesday in January and runs for 140 days. At the conclusion of each session, the presiding officers of the House and the Senate assign interim charges, or topics of study, to … [Read more...] about Lt. Gov. Patrick Releases Senate Interim Charges