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Gaines County

A Glimpse in the Life of Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes

April 19, 2021 by County Progress

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 Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes for taking the time to visit with us.

My folks moved to Seminole, the county seat of Gaines County, in 1950 when my father was named high school principal. I was born in Seminole in 1952. I went through the local school system, graduating in 1970. While growing up, I spent several summers as a junior lifeguard at the local pool. However, in high school I went to work for my best friend’s dad chopping cotton and … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Gaines County Judge Tom Keyes

Monuments of Justice: Gaines County Courthouse

September 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

County Seat: Seminole • County Population: 17,526 County Judge: Lance Celander County Commissioners: Precinct 1 - Danny Yocom Precinct 2 - Craig Belt Precinct 3 - Blair Tharp Precinct 4 - Biz Houston The 1922 Gaines County Courthouse designed by Sanguinet & Staats was extensively remodeled in 1955 resulting in a Modern county capitol fashioned of … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Gaines County Courthouse

158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money

July 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

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

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