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

Cooke County

Communicating With Constituents

February 3, 2020 by Sarah L

To those who work within the courthouse walls, the importance of county government is categorical. Yet time and again we are faced with the reality that to some, county government is a vague concept. The plight begs the question: How are our constituents supposed to learn about counties? What teaching tools are in place? County government is certainly not among the average … [Read more...] about Communicating With Constituents

Monuments of Justice: Cooke County Courthouse

June 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

County Seat: Gainesville • County Population: 38,437 (2010 U.S. Census) The Cooke County Courthouse was built in 1911 in a Beaux Arts style as designed by Lang and Witchell.  The temple of justice has undergone both interior and exterior preservation and reconstruction, as designed and constructed by Komatsu Architecture Inc. and J.C. Stoddard Construction, respectively, at … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Cooke County Courthouse

Clean Your Slate

May 3, 2012 by Becky Frost

Counties Step Up Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection In an effort to boost county coffers and resolve millions in unpaid fines and fees, Hidalgo County launched a pilot program in September 2011 giving debtors the opportunity to “clean their slate before it’s too late.” “Operation: Clean Slate” targeted those owing money to the county’s justice of the peace courts for … [Read more...] about Clean Your Slate

Courthouse Trails ~ Cooke County

February 3, 2012 by Julie Anderson

Nine years ago County Progress Magazine launched a series dedicated to the restoration and renovation of our county capitols. Titled “Courthouse Trails,” this series recaps the efforts of counties across theLoneStarState who have taken special measures to restore their capitols to their original splendor and/or launch comprehensive renovation projects to ensure safety and … [Read more...] about Courthouse Trails ~ Cooke County

Getting Your Due

April 27, 2005 by Sarah L

County Collection Efforts Reap Big Dividends The collection of fines and fees is fast becoming a preferred method of increasing county revenues without increasing taxes. In addition, such programs bring the added benefit of improved compliance with court orders. Counties can opt to set up an in-house collections program or can hire a law firm to handle their county’s … [Read more...] about Getting Your Due

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