Miscellaneous

When it comes to fine and fee collection, Texas counties have two key concerns, as expressed by the West Texas Association in a recently passed resolution: 1. All fines and fees collected at the county level should be retained by the county for local budget needs; and 2. Current fines and fees should be adequate to fund their original purposes. Of course, these concerns beg … [Read more...] about Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection

So you get upset about the high cost of fuel, and you don't understand why someone doesn't do something about it. Well, you're an elected official. Why don't you do something about it? After all, isn't that the reason you got elected … [Read more...] about Taking a Stand

A few select local attractions in Fort Bend County include the Brazos Bend State Park where oak trees, lakes, and wildlife are plentiful on the 4,897 acres of Brazos River bottomlands; the Fort Bend County Fair and Livestock Show that includes a 10-day extravaganza of food, rides, auctions, exhibits, dancing and music; the award-winning Fort Bend County Museum, where exhibits … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Fort Bend County???

Sterling County was created by the Texas Legislature on March 4, 1891, from land that was part of Tom Green County, and was named after Captain W.S. Sterling, who came to the area around 1860. The area was once famous for the large numbers of windmills, with the only incorporated town in the county, Sterling City, known as the "Windmill City." The prevalence of windmills for … [Read more...] about Why Stop In Sterling County???

The sun is setting in the west, turning the wide open skies a dozen shades of orange and purple. Another ending to a typical spring day in the Texas Panhandle. No rain again today, but maybe tomorrow there'll be some moisture moving in and less wind so the caliche and dirt roads west of town can be re-worked after a winter of pounding by oil field trucks. And maybe a phone … [Read more...] about Father and Son Serve County and Country