Leon County, known as the "Deerest Place In Texas," has a land mass of 1,102 square miles and is located in East Central Texas halfway between Dallas and Houston on Interstate 45. Bordered on the east and west by the Trinity and Navasota rivers, Leon County's population of 16,000 welcomes, on most weekends, between 8,000 to 10,000 visitors coming out of the cities to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Leon County???
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Lubbock County CourthouseCounty Seat: LubbockCounty Population: 251,018
The Lubbock County Courthouse was built in 1950 in a Moderne style as designed by Haynes & Kirby, and expanded in 1968. Lubbock County was created in 1876 and organized in 1891. Historian June Rayfield Welch, author of "The Texas Courthouse Revisited," writes: "Rollie Burns persuaded every male near legal age to sign a petition for organization. Falling short of the necessary … [Read more...] about Lubbock County CourthouseCounty Seat: LubbockCounty Population: 251,018
House Bill 621
While state leaders accused counties of over-taxing homeowners, the Legislature passed more legislation to shift additional tax burdens on homeowners by exempting certain property from taxation. House Bill 621 by Rep. Chavez and Sen. Duncan would provide a "goods-in-transit" exemption for most tangible personal property stored off-site in a warehouse or other storage facility. … [Read more...] about House Bill 621
Councils of GovernmentsGroups Unify Regions, Pool Resources to Benefit Member Counties
Alamo Area Council of Governments Currently the AACOG is staying out of the RED ZONE by attaining the ozone standard. As ozone levels continue to rise this season, the Clean Air Gauge indicates how close our region is to violation of the federal air quality standards, shown on the gauge as the RED ZONE. Frequent rains this summer significantly contributed to our region's low … [Read more...] about Councils of GovernmentsGroups Unify Regions, Pool Resources to Benefit Member Counties
Texas EDGEOnline Research Service Provides Valuable Economic Development Tool
When Texas counties are called upon to make presentations … [Read more...] about Texas EDGEOnline Research Service Provides Valuable Economic Development Tool