Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs On the surface, roadways seem understandably impersonal. Whether they are gravel or concrete, their finite function is to transport people and goods. But against the backdrop of county government, roads and the issues they bring to the … [Read more...] about Street Smart
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From The President
As I write this article, there seems to be tragedy all over our country. Wildfires have devastated the State of Texas causing the loss of two firefighters and millions of dollars in damage (see photos, page ?). We have had a sheriff’s deputy gunned down in a courthouse as she transported a prisoner … [Read more...] about From The President
From the General Counsel
The Slippery Slope Toward Disaster As this article is being drafted, the Texas Legislature has indicated that the state budget will not utilize the Rainy Day Fund and will be balanced totally upon spending reductions and diversions of dedicated funds, including county road funds, criminal justice funds, mental health … [Read more...] about From the General Counsel
News Reviews
North & East Texas Cherokee County Commissioners Court approved grants from the Jacksonville Economic Development Corp. to help Advance Thermal Corp. double the size of its facilities and double its workforce from 40 employees to 80 employees. Collin County Commissioners Court awarded $485,000 to a start-up program named Project Awareness for … [Read more...] about News Reviews
Highlights From Lubbock
The message could not have been clearer. In fact, several speakers at the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association 82nd Annual Conference encapsulated the content into a key word that attendees will not soon forget: ENGAGED. … [Read more...] about Highlights From Lubbock