Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Comal County

A Glimpse in the Life of Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccleston

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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 Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccleston for taking the time to visit with us.

HISTORY: I’m a military brat and an Air Force wife. My father was active duty Air Force, and I was born in the Philippines. My husband, Bob, and I have been married 40 years and have two sons and two granddaughters. As kids our families were stationed together in the Philippines and Maine, and I have known him since I was 2. We moved to Comal County in 1999. Bob retired from … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Comal County Commissioner Donna Eccleston

Communication: Staying Ahead of the Curve

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By Comal County Commissioner Jen Crownover, Newly Elected Second Vice President, South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Communication…it’s the hallmark of my job as Commissioner, or at least that’s how I see it. Give me an issue, any issue, and I can tell you how it can be improved with good communication. I might sound like a broken record, but it … [Read more...] about Communication: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Special Jail Section

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TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION TIDC Awards Grant to Fund Public Defender Program in Willacy County   On Aug. 21, the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC or Commission) awarded a two year grant for $313,308 to provide funding for the Willacy County Public Defender Office (WPDO). Willacy County is currently facing a financial crisis due to the termination … [Read more...] about Special Jail Section

Courthouse Trails: Comal County

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The County Comal County, created and organized in 1846, was among the first two counties carved from Bexar County. Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the county seat of New Braunfels has been labeled one of the most picturesque cities in Texas. The county is home to a wide array of attractions and unique events, some historical, others modern in nature, … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails: Comal County

Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs

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When it comes to a county road, there’s a great deal beneath the surface. Just ask Hill County Commissioner Steven Sulak. In the November 2012 election, 61 percent of Hill County voters cast their ballots in favor of a transition from the Ex Officio Road System, known as the precinct system, to the County Road Department System, commonly referred to as the unit system, which … [Read more...] about Street Smart: Precinct, Countywide Road Systems Meet Varied Needs