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TIDC Funds Public Defense Improvement

November 23, 2020 by County Progress

The Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) awarded more than $5 million in Improvement Grants to establish regional public defender offices serving nine counties, create specialized defender programs to help defendants with mental illness, and streamline attorney appointments. “This regional collaboration grant is a game-changer for our five Hill Country counties,” said Medina County Judge Chis […]

Filed Under: Feature Story, Jails Tagged With: Atascosa County, Galveston County, indigent defense, Kerr County, McLennan County, Medina County, Nueces County, Texas Indigent Defense Commission

A Glimpse in the Life of McLennan County Commissioner Pat Miller

February 10, 2020 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 McLennan County Commissioner Pat Miller for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: The School […]

Filed Under: A Glimpse In The Life, Feature Story Tagged With: a glimpse in the life, County Commissioner, McLennan County, women in government

Monuments of Justice: McLennan County Courthouse

February 1, 2020 by County Progress

County Seat: Waco * Population: 234,906 (2010 Census)

  *“Built in 1901, the McLennan County Courthouse holds pride of place within Waco as not only a functioning center of justice but also the city’s most impressive civic building.” Famed architect James Riley Gordon designed the McLennan County Courthouse, built in 1901 in a Beaux-Arts style with neoclassical elements. The county capitol features Corinthian […]

Filed Under: Monuments of Justice Tagged With: courthouse, McLennan County

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 historic […]

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Limestone County Judge Defends West Explosion Response

June 1, 2013 by Christi Stark

  By Limestone County Judge Daniel Burkeen I have watched the media response to the West explosion, and there are some points that need to be brought out concerning the efforts by some to blame the McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, headed by Frank Patterson, for the incident in West. First, Frank Patterson is a well-respected […]

Filed Under: County Focus, Emergency Response Tagged With: County Emergency Management, Limestone County, McLennan County

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