Commissioners Court members continue to make a positive impact both inside and outside the County Courthouse. Congratulations to the following counties for their recent awards and honors. Bell County was one of two Texas counties honored by the Center for Digital Government for the quality of its technology services department during the National Association of Counties … [Read more...] about Success Snapshot: Making a Difference
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Success Snapshot: Bell County Celebrates Employees
In early May, Bell County conducted its 20th Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Barbecue in the Assembly Hall of the Bell County Expo Center. Every year since 1993, Bell County elected officials have joined together to purchase food and drinks for their employees, with the commissioners then cooking the food and officials serving the meal. What began two decades ago … [Read more...] about Success Snapshot: Bell County Celebrates Employees
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
Commissioner Brown – Decade Snapshot
In January 2003, County Progress published a feature article on Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown spotlighting his unique contribution to the Bell County Courthouse restoration (reprinted below). Ten years down the road, Brown is still serving Bell County. 2003… Commissioner Tim Brown coupled his love for Bell County with his skills as a stone worker to leave an … [Read more...] about Commissioner Brown – Decade Snapshot
Highlights from College Station
Veteran Commissioner Defines Unique, Complex Office While it is impossible to encapsulate the role of a county commissioner in one hour, Bell County Commissioner Tim Brown gave hundreds of officials pause for thought during an overview of the office during the V.G. Young Institute School for County Commissioners Courts conducted Feb. 7-9 in College Station. Some 440 … [Read more...] about Highlights from College Station