Armistice Day was first observed at the end of World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. The name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all Veterans who served whether in wartime or peace. Veterans Day honors all Veterans both living and deceased, whereas Memorial Day honors those who died in military service. A moment of silence is observed at 11:00 a.m. symbolizing the 11th … [Read more...] about Thank You For Your Service
From the President
The Value of Every Office
There are 254 counties in Texas, and they all have essentially the same jobs to accomplish; however, there may be 254 different ways of getting the job done. There are several departmental officers that make up a county’s government structure. They provide a wide variety of services to the county residents. I will try to give you a general overview of some of the … [Read more...] about The Value of Every Office
The Second Law of Holes
Last month, we addressed the First Law of Holes: “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging,” as elucidated by Will Rogers. We discussed the application of this advice to public service. In this column, we will examine the Second Law of Holes: “Recognize that when you stop digging, you are still in a hole.” – Unknown. With assistance from Samuel Clemens a/k/a Mark Twain, … [Read more...] about The Second Law of Holes
State Conference Preview Highlights
The August issue of County Progress includes everything you need to know about your 103rd Annual State Conference set for Oct. 6-9 in Galveston. The County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas is thrilled to present Alex Weber as our keynote speaker. The only person to both host and compete on American Ninja Warrior, Weber is known for his contagious energy and genuine … [Read more...] about State Conference Preview Highlights
Texas County Road Systems
All 254 counties have four precincts, and the Commissioners are elected by the voters within the geographic boundaries of each precinct. The four Commissioners and the County Judge make up the Commissioners Court, which is the governing body of the county. County Commissioners are often associated with county roads. In Texas, there are two general terms for county road … [Read more...] about Texas County Road Systems