Tarrant County Goes Green Subcourthouse First to Receive LEED Certification While green building is generating a lot of buzz, achieving a successful, sustainable building takes more than just a simple desire to “build green”…it takes commitment, planning and effort. Tarrant County has taken on the task and succeeded with the Tarrant County … [Read more...] about Tarrant County Goes Green
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Bell County Pride:
North & East Texas conference attendees were given a glimpse into two hometown treasures both of which inspire community pride and connect Bell County to destinations across the globe. “We call Fort Hood ‘The Great Place,’ ” said Major General William Grimsley. Fort Hood is located … [Read more...] about Bell County Pride:
Counties Receive $5.7 Million in Tobacco Money
Article Goes Here! Economic Climate Impacts Distribution Amount The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $46.2 million for the year 2010 tobacco settlement distribution. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 163 counties received about $5.7 million in … [Read more...] about Counties Receive $5.7 Million in Tobacco Money
County Government Month
Houston County Celebrates Heritage Houston County celebrated April’s County Government Month with two special events including an open house for the community and a hamburger cookout for county employees. The county hosted an open house for the public following the Houston County Commissioners Court meeting on April 13. Officials unveiled a … [Read more...] about County Government Month
In the Dark of Night
El Paso County Commissioner Recounts Vietnam Experience There was daytime, and then there was wartime. Even when he was no longer in the U.S. Army, the moonless skies over Vietnam bred a deep darkness that brought Daniel Haggerty within earshot of the … [Read more...] about In the Dark of Night