Irion County Commissioner John Thomas Nanny, of Barnhart, Texas, passed away Aug. 12, 2025. John was born in Kerrville, Texas on May 3, 1951, to Joe and Yetta (Masters) Nanny. He attended schools in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, Barnhart, and Mertzon, and he graduated in 1969 from Kerrville Tivy. After high school, he continued his education, graduating from Southwest Texas Junior … [Read more...] about Irion County Commissioner John Nanny
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158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
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