In the 126-year history of the County and District Clerks’ Association of Texas (CDCAT), we have never seen a year quite like 2020. This has become the year of firsts for not only the Association, but many of our clerks as well. Two major sources of our clerks’ continuing education had to be canceled because of a global pandemic. As clerks, we know the importance of staying … [Read more...] about 2020 – The Year of Firsts
Bandera County
A Glimpse in the Life of Bandera County Commissioner Bruce Eliker
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 Bandera County Commissioner Bruce Eliker for taking the time to visit with us.
HISTORY: I was born and raised in Texas. I have always lived here except for my father's time on active duty with the Air Force and my time on active duty with the Air Force. I was born in Corpus Christi in the mid-1940s. My mother lived in Rockport with her parents. At that time, my father was still stationed in Europe during World War II, serving as a fighter pilot in … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Bandera County Commissioner Bruce Eliker
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
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
Monuments of Justice: Bandera County Courthouse
County Seat: Bandera * County Population: 20,203
The Bandera County Courthouse was built in 1890 in a Renaissance Revival style as designed by F.B. Trester. This National Register Property was fashioned from native limestone. The county's initial temple of justice, also a limestone structure, was completed in 1869 and now serves as a library. Both the county and its seat of Bandera refer to the famous Bandera Pass, the site … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Bandera County Courthouse