Some 21 years ago, County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county courthouses. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this special section recaps the efforts of counties across the Lone Star State who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails – Celebrating Restoration
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Transportation Infrastructure Grant
Usage Key to Program Renewal
Northeast Andrews County has suffered fire damage over the years resulting in burned out brush and grass and exposed sand. The county experiences a great deal of wind, which mixes the sand with the caliche shoulders, explained Andrews County Commissioner Jeanene Anderegg. Over time, the caliche is lost. “Hauling out the sand and replacing it with good material is not only time … [Read more...] about Transportation Infrastructure Grant
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
Traps for the Unwary – Nepotism
Continuing our series of columns on traps for the unwary, this month we will discuss the Nepotism Prohibition in Chapter 573, Government Code. Since 1907, this statute has applied to all public officials of this State and its political subdivisions, including members of Commissioners Courts. Appointment and Confirmation. The statute prohibits a public official from … [Read more...] about Traps for the Unwary – Nepotism