Callahan County is on the homestretch of a decades-long restoration journey that pays homage to the past while preparing the county for the future. Voelcker & Dixon Architects & Engineers of Wichita Falls designed the 1929 Callahan County Classical Revival Courthouse. As of press time, the county was making plans to celebrate the reopening of the county … [Read more...] about Callahan County Courthouse Restoration
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Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
With a myriad of goals in mind, Hockley County renovated a vacant downtown building into a new Elections Office featuring 15 voting stations and two ADA-compliant booths. The county celebrated with a grand opening and guided tours of the 3,100-square-foot facility on June 22. “The new Elections Office is designed to accommodate the county's continued growth by expanding … [Read more...] about Hockley County Elections Office Addresses Current, Future Needs
Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
Throughout the last several legislative sessions, certain legislators have continued their efforts to obtain legislation to prohibit local officials and their nonprofit associations from communicating with the Texas Legislature, said CJCAT Senior General Counsel Jim Allison. “Using the term ‘taxpayer-funded lobbying,’ this legislation would bar local officials from expending … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Communicating With the Texas Legislature
A Glimpse in the Life of a County Commissioner
Clay County Commissioner Retta Collins
Following her victory in the July 2020 runoff election, Collins made history as the first woman ever elected to serve on the Clay County Commissioners Court. County Progress would like to thank Commissioner Collins for sharing her story. HISTORY: I am proud to be the fifth generation to reside in Clay County. My parents are Mike and Julie Coker and the late Donna Coker, and … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of a County Commissioner
Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges
The Texas Legislature meets in Regular Session for 140 days in odd-numbered years. During the even-numbered years, the committees of the Senate and House of Representatives conduct hearings, prepare reports, and draft legislation on issues assigned by the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house. Although many other subjects will be addressed in the 8,000 bills introduced … [Read more...] about Texas Legislature – 2026 Interim Study Charges