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Quick clearance of a traffic incident shortens the amount of time responders are in harm's way and reduces the incident duration, thereby reducing the opportunity for secondary crashes. In addition, swift clearance restores the roadway to its full traffic-carrying capacity, quickly minimizing the congestion that incidents cause. Quick clearance frequently involves the … [Read more...] about Quick Road Clearance Promotes Safety of Responders, Road Users

Lt. Gov. Dewhurst has released Senate Interim Committee Charges. These issues will be analyzed by Senate committees with recommendations reported to the legislative session in January. Speaker Craddick has previously released the House Interim Committee Charges. The Senate issues that specifically impact Texas counties follow. Future columns will discuss committee hearings … [Read more...] about Senate Interim Changes

Preparations are underway across the state to celebrate National County Government Week (NCGW) set for April 6-12, with counties planning advertising campaigns, school visits, mock trials, special expos and "shadow days," all geared toward educating the public on the value of grassroots government. Last year the Victoria County Sheriff's Department took students to the … [Read more...] about National County Government Week April 6-12Protecting Our Children

Webb County Judge Danny Valdez accepted his Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Laredo Gateway Rotary Club in mid-December at a dinner that broke prior award ceremony attendance records in the group's 20-year history. "I am extremely overwhelmed by the honor and the tribute bestowed upon me tonight," an emotional Valdez told the crowd of elected officials and dignitaries. "You … [Read more...] about Webb County Judge Receives Special Honor