When it comes to county government, the learning never stops. Over the years, County Progress has continued to fill our backpack with a collection of educational materials. In 2015, County Progress debuted our County Courthouse Primer, which includes a series of articles on the individual offices within the courthouse. This special booklet also includes “Key Concept” … [Read more...] about Back to School Basics
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Highlights From Potter County
West Texas Association Conference
By Julie Anderson Editor Sometimes a question is more like a lesson. The keynote speaker at the recent West Texas Association Conference presented two such questions: Who is the most ethical person you know? Now, how many people would name you? Judge Michael Keasler, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, elaborated on the qualities of ethical leadership during the opening … [Read more...] about Highlights From Potter County
Call for Scholarship Applications
West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Call for Scholarship Applications The West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association is pleased to announce the continuation of its Annual Scholarship Program. College scholarships in the amounts of $1,500, $1,000 and $750 will be awarded to three applicants during the upcoming Annual Conference in Amarillo to be … [Read more...] about Call for Scholarship Applications
Highlights From The Woodlands
Texas Counties at Their Best
Throughout the challenges of the last few years, Commissioners Courts have shown time and again what it takes to keep “Texas Counties at Their Best,” the theme of the 2018 Annual State Conference. The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas convened in Montgomery County Oct. 8-11, where officials discussed the latest topics affecting grassroots government, passed a … [Read more...] about Highlights From The Woodlands
District Conferences
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension District Training Conferences One-Day Sessions Provide Commissioners Continuing Education Ten Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Districts will offer in-service training for members of Commissioners Court during the months of October-December. The District sessions provide varying amounts of continuing education credits for County … [Read more...] about District Conferences