Dallas County is reaping the rewards of a nearly decade-long undertaking that preserved more than 100 years of history, from the courtroom that hosted the trial of one of the most notorious assassins to the death-row location that held public executions. Preservation Dallas honored Dallas County with the 2024 Preservation Achievement Award for the renovation of the Records … [Read more...] about Dallas County: Where 1915 Meets the Future
County Focus
Wichita County Veteran Service Officer Leaves No Stone Unturned
Wichita County’s No Veteran Left Behind initiative has taken Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Tina Jones to the places one would naturally expect: service agencies and health-related facilities tasked with assisting veterans. However, the overwhelming success of the award-winning program is due to the long and sometimes winding roads Jones has traveled to connect each individual … [Read more...] about Wichita County Veteran Service Officer Leaves No Stone Unturned
Glimpse in the Life of Carson County Commissioner Kevin Howell
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 Carson County Commissioner Kevin Howell for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I was born to Charles and Ruby Howell and … [Read more...] about Glimpse in the Life of Carson County Commissioner Kevin Howell
Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Proactive Approach Drives Commissioner’s Personal, Public Life
Presidio County Commissioner David Beebe has never been one to sit on the sidelines and wonder “what if?” Take, for instance, the evening he heard Marfa legend Primo Carrasco play Ranchera style music on his acoustic guitar. Beebe had been playing instruments on stage since he was about 16 years old. However, he had never played Texas/Mexican border music. “I think I … [Read more...] about Get in the Game, Set the Tone
Third Time’s a Charm
Persistence Pays Off as Commissioner Advocates for Annex
One decade ago, Young County Commissioner Jimmy Wiley made his first attempt to address the overcrowded conditions at the Young County Courthouse. While the lack of space to house growing staff and store materials was on his mind, Wiley was also concerned with two specific factors: Citizen access to busy offices including the tax assessor-collector was not easily … [Read more...] about Third Time’s a Charm