Texas County Progress
The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
It was 2020, and just a normal day at the Atascosa County Jail – well, as normal as it could be. A visitor, Nelda Rentz, walked into my office carrying a large binder with old papers sticking out. I knew this visit would be fun, but I had no clue what a wonderful ride this would be with its ups, downs, and disappointments, and ultimately its grand success. Mrs. Rentz … [Read more...] about Atascosa County
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded more than $5 million in Improvement Grants to establish regional public defender offices serving nine counties, create specialized defender programs to help defendants with mental illness, and streamline attorney appointments. “This regional collaboration grant is a game-changer for our five Hill Country counties,” said … [Read more...] about TIDC Funds Public Defense Improvement
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
The only Mission Revival courthouse in the Lone Star State was designed by Henry T. Phelps and completed in 1912 in Atascosa County. The building boasts towers, Spanish-styled roofs, and balconies and resembles some of the homes of great South Texas ranchers. The courthouse was rededicated in June 2003 following complete interior and exterior restoration. Atascosa County was … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Atascosa County Courthouse
The first official event of Atascosa County's yearlong sesquicentennial celebration kicked-off, literally, with the Texan Tux 'N Boots Ball in late January at St. Andrew's Hall. More than 300 folks gathered for the historical event, and Sesquicentennial Association co-chairs Dorothy Manning and Mark Cude were elated with the crowd. The Sesquicentennial Association formed in … [Read more...] about Tux ‘N Boots Gala Kicks Off Atascosa Sesquicentennial
