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
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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
