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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Women in County Government
When it comes to women in county government, Helen Walker has more than four decades of experience to draw from. Now retired, the former Victoria County judge has some sage advice to offer fellow female officials: “Love Your Work.” and “You GO, Girls!” Walker is one who practices what she preaches, and when it comes to “You GO,” she WENT. Helen Walker became Victoria … [Read more...] about Women in County Government
Heritage Tourism Trails
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) designated the Texas Mountain Trail Region and the Texas Tropical Trail Region as the seventh and eighth areas to participate in the agency's regional tourism initiative, the Texas Heritage Trails Program. Acceptance into the program begins the state-assisted development and promotion of the area as a heritage … [Read more...] about Heritage Tourism Trails