On April 29, nine tornadoes, some with winds as high as 160 mph, left a trail of destruction through Van Zandt, Henderson and Rains counties killing four people and injuring dozens. Hundreds lost everything. “Where do I go for help/donations?” one victim posted on the Van Zandt County Tornado 2017 Facebook Page. “I lost my […]
We Simply Wanted to Help
‘Small’ Dream Creates Special Space for Medina County Children in Need By Julie Anderson Editor Some thoughts are fleeting, while others burrow into our psyche until edged back to the surface by a person, place or thing. For Medina County Treasurer Debbie Southwell, the initial thought was inspired by a billboard. According to the […]
155 Counties Receive $6.6 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee (the Committee) approved $67 million for the 2017 tobacco settlement distribution. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 155 counties received approximately $6.6 million in reimbursements during the month of April. Last year, 157 counties received $5.3 million. Under […]
County Focus: District Clerk
District Clerk District clerks are called on to assure that the affairs of the district courts are maintained objectively with the full confidence of judicial authorities. Even though district courts are state offices, they have become an integral part of county government. The duties of the office are virtually all judicial and pertain to the […]
County Focus: County Clerk
County clerks perform various duties including serving as clerk of the county and Commissioners Courts and as the recorder of the county. In counties with populations less than 8,000, a combination county/district clerk may be elected unless the voters choose to elect separate offices. County clerks must be bonded prior to assuming office and must […]
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