Kaufman County was still reeling from the Jan. 31 execution of prosecutor Mark Hasse, 57, when the unthinkable happened: another murder of a public official, only this time his wife was killed, as well. For the second time in 2013, the eyes of the nation turned to the tight-knit community of Kaufman, which was once again stunned and shaken, this time by the brutal slayings … [Read more...] about Tragedy in Kaufman County: Public Officials Mourn Murder Victims, Tighten Security
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Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge
Note: Juan Escobar has written an article and a ballad, both of which are included below this story. Marine Sgt. Juan Escobar was in a quandary. One of his duties at U.S. Marine Barracks 8th & I in Washington, D.C., was serving as a pall bearer. In fact, as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard, Escobar would carry the caskets of Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Harry … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Feature • Am I Really Here? Collective Experiences Define Kleberg County Judge
County Indigent Health Care Programs Tap Into State Money – Available Funding Plummets
Eight Texas counties received $223,768 in state matching funds in 2012 to help offset the cost of indigent health care compared to last year’s disbursement of $2.6 million in state support, according to the latest reports. The Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act of 1985 requires counties that are not completely covered by a hospital district or public hospital to provide … [Read more...] about County Indigent Health Care Programs Tap Into State Money – Available Funding Plummets
Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain
By Cliff Avery SAFE-D Executive Director On every uniform election date it seems that local voters somewhere in Texas are creating emergency services districts (ESDs). Most are created to provide reliable funding for fire protection or emergency medical response. The fire departments – sometimes volunteer, sometimes municipal career – and emergency medical services … [Read more...] about Emergency Services District: A Bona Fide Bargain
Building on Success: El Paso County Spotlights Employee Health
The success of the El Paso County Employee Wellness Clinic can be undoubtedly measured in facts and stats, but the recent grand opening of a satellite location speaks volumes. “The first clinic was so successful that we saw the wisdom in investing in a second one,” remarked El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar. The inaugural county clinic located on the first floor of … [Read more...] about Building on Success: El Paso County Spotlights Employee Health