North & East Region Bell County Commissioners Court authorized the refinancing of $13.1 million in 2008 bonds issued for construction of a law enforcement center and courthouse to save about $1.6 million. County Judge Jon Burrows said Standard & Poor’s maintained the county’s AA+ debt rating. “During these economic times, it is rewarding to see the strong … [Read more...] about Texas Counties In the News
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North & East Texas Cass County Commissioners Court awarded contracts to Ben E. Keith Co. for food supplies for the jail for $1,426 per month and to Kaybro Technologies for site management services three days a week for $47,500 for a year. Collin County began moving into its new $35 million addition to the courthouse. The offices of the … [Read more...] about News Reviews
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North and East Texas Bowie County received state grants of $154,000 for improvements to courthouse security, including interior cameras and doors, metal detectors, and an X-ray machine; $188,000 for capital murder case prosecution; and $181,500 for a drug court. Ellis County Commissioners Court approved tax abatements for Triumph … [Read more...] about News Reviews
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Published October 2011 North & East Texas Ellis County Commissioners Court voted to join the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force with Johnson and Tarrant counties. Fannin County revised its contract with Community Education Centers to include operation of the county’s former jail on CR 4200, which has been empty recently. … [Read more...] about News Reviews
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North & East Texas Bell County received a state grant of $285,000 for training, mentoring and evaluation of court-appointed attorneys for indigent defense. Commissioners also recognized eight youths who received a total of $28,000 in scholarships from the Bell County Youth Fair Association. Coryell County Commissioners Court approved … [Read more...] about News Reviews