Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs Officials, Voters Value Road Safety, Accessibility By Julie Anderson, Editor As part of its mission statement, the Collin County Engineering Department offers a commitment “to plan and implement a superior inter-modal transportation infrastructure” based on the premise that “a superior transportation infrastructure will … [Read more...] about Counties Prioritize Transportation Needs
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85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session
OVERTIME 85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session Limiting Local Control Remains Front and Center On June 6, Gov. Greg Abbott told lawmakers to prepare to return to Austin. For counties, this means taking a collective deep breath and prepping for round two in the battle to protect local control. The governor’s call for a special session … [Read more...] about 85th Legislature to Reconvene July 18 for Special Session
We Simply Wanted to Help
‘Small’ Dream Creates Special Space for Medina County Children in Need By Julie Anderson Editor Some thoughts are fleeting, while others burrow into our psyche until edged back to the surface by a person, place or thing. For Medina County Treasurer Debbie Southwell, the initial thought was inspired by a billboard. According to the National CASA … [Read more...] about We Simply Wanted to Help
How a Bill Becomes a Law
The following is an excerpt from The House Research Organization Focus Report released in February 2017. To view the report in full, including information on introducing legislation, committees, and the calendar system, go to http://www.hro.house.state.tx.us/pdf/focus/hwbill85.pdf. This portion of the report includes floor consideration through the veto … [Read more...] about How a Bill Becomes a Law
Courthouse Trails: Guadalupe County Courthouse – Seguin
The 1935 Guadalupe County Courthouse reopened for business in November 2016 following a $5 million renovation project, which was paid for with county reserve funds and came in under budget. ThornGraves served as the renovation project architect, with the Koehler Company, a local business, as the general contractor. The county courthouse was originally designed by L.W. … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Guadalupe County Courthouse – Seguin