In December 2020, Cooke County Emergency Medical Services (CCEMS) posted the following on social media: “Congratulations to EMT of the Year Adam Arendt. Adam has been serving the citizens of Cooke County for 11 years. Adam will be leaving CCEMS on Jan. 1 to continue his service to Cooke County as a County Commissioner. Good luck Adam!” Arendt started with Cooke County … [Read more...] about Cooke County Commissioner Brings Previous Experience to Court
County Commissioner
Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Commissioner
Atascosa County Commissioner Mark Gillespie
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 Atascosa County Commissioner Mark Gillespie for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I stand proud to be a second-generation … [Read more...] about Glimpse in the Life of a Texas County Commissioner
County Judge and County Commissioner
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the County Judge and County Commissioner are spelled out in the statutes. The County Judge is frequently the most visible official in county government. Often thought of as the county’s chief executive officer, a County Judge has broad judicial and administrative powers, including serving as the presiding officer of the county’s … [Read more...] about County Judge and County Commissioner
A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
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 Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I was born and raised right here in … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Oldham County Commissioner Quincy Taylor
A Glimpse in the Life of Webb County Commissioner Wawi Tijerina
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 Webb County Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina for taking the time to visit with us. YOUR HISTORY: I am a native Laredoan, educated … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Webb County Commissioner Wawi Tijerina