When it comes to financing, public education can be an arduous task. In some cases, the initial step is to set aside some stifling assumptions: If we can’t pay cash, it’s not worth doing. The voters will never go for it. If I obligate the county to this debt, some of the constituents will not […]
A Glimpse in the Life of Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood
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 Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: […]
Kaufman County Previews Distracted Driving Campaign: Software, Simulator Portray Devastating Outcome
Kaufman County officials and employees were given a close-up look at the dangers of distracted driving in late June when the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) asked them to participate in a campaign using specialized software and a simulator to demonstrate just how quickly distractions can lead to devastation. All officials will be introduced to […]
Tragedy in Kaufman County: Public Officials Mourn Murder Victims, Tighten Security
Kaufman County was still reeling from the Jan. 31 execution of prosecutor Mark Hasse, 57, when the unthinkable happened: another murder of a public official, only this time his wife was killed, as well. For the second time in 2013, the eyes of the nation turned to the tight-knit community of Kaufman, which was once […]
