County Commissioners face a myriad of challenges in their attempts to provide constituents with a road network that not only provides a safe and reliable means of getting around the county, but also meets the transportation needs of commerce and industry within their county. The amount and type of traffic on county roads is one of these challenges. Many counties are seeing … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for County Roads
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
The phrase “light at the end of the tunnel” became a popular phrase to express hope that a period of hardship or adversity was nearing an end. It has been applied to events such as wars, pandemics, and economic depressions. As we emerge from the scourge of COVID-19, we mourn the loss of many while we salute the courage and sacrifice of our medical professionals, first … [Read more...] about Light at the End of the Tunnel
Vital Communication Tool
Using the County Budget to Connect With Constituents
“By offering sound information and improving the general understanding of the workings of the county, we strengthen the public's trust in government, and I am glad to be a part of this process. As we work to meet each year’s challenges, I encourage you to be active in your county’s government, stay informed, learn the issues, and visit with your county officials. … [Read more...] about Vital Communication Tool
A Glimpse in the Life of Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes
Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes for taking the time to visit with us.
My folks moved to Seminole, the county seat of Gaines County, in 1950 when my father was named high school principal. I was born in Seminole in 1952. I went through the local school system, graduating in 1970. While growing up, I spent several summers as a junior lifeguard at the local pool. However, in high school I went to work for my best friend’s dad chopping cotton and … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes
The Cost of County Government
Results of the 2020 Unfunded Mandates Survey
A Collaborative Report by the: Texas Association of Counties, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, Texas Conference of Urban Counties, Texas Association of County Auditors and County Treasurers Association of Texas Editor’s Note: This survey was created to help explain the cost of unfunded and underfunded mandates on property tax payers. The … [Read more...] about The Cost of County Government