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Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

Milam County

Milam County Courthouse

December 23, 2024 by Julie Anderson

The Milam County Courthouse was completed in 1892 in a Renaissance Revival Style and renovated in 2002. The three-story, native limestone building, a National Register Property, is described as follows on the historical marker: “This is the fourth structure to serve as the Milam County Courthouse. The local Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone for the building on July 4, 1891. … [Read more...] about Milam County Courthouse

Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends

August 1, 2022 by Sarah L

Commissioners Share More Than County Line

Some three decades ago, Alan and Jeff were working as road foremen in their respective counties driving machinery out where their precincts joined behind some old mines. The pair of county employees introduced themselves and decided to share their lunch break. Looking back on that chance meeting, Lee County Commissioner Alan Turner and Milam County Commissioner Jeff Muegge … [Read more...] about Neighbors, Colleagues, Friends

Milam County: Standing Room Only

February 5, 2018 by Sarah L

Standing Room Only In October 2017, Milam County Judge Dave Barkemeyer shared exciting news with a packed crowd gathered in a county courtroom. Some 80 people filled available seats while others leaned against the walls and lined up behind the Judge in the hallway so they could hear him. “The interest in the community was overwhelming, and the response from the media was … [Read more...] about Milam County: Standing Room Only

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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