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North & East Region   Bell County Commissioners Court authorized the refinancing of $13.1 million in 2008 bonds issued for construction of a law enforcement center and courthouse to save about $1.6 million.  County Judge Jon Burrows said Standard & Poor’s maintained the county’s AA+ debt rating.  “During these economic times, it is rewarding to see the strong … [Read more...] about Texas Counties In the News

North & East Texas   Cass County Commissioners Court awarded contracts to Ben E. Keith Co. for food supplies for the jail for $1,426 per month and to Kaybro Technologies for site management services three days a week for $47,500 for a year.   Collin County began moving into its new $35 million addition to the courthouse.  The offices of the … [Read more...] about News Reviews

North & East Texas   Bell County received a state grant of $285,000 for training, mentoring and evaluation of court-appointed attorneys for indigent defense.  Commissioners also recognized eight youths who received a total of $28,000 in scholarships from the Bell County Youth Fair Association.   Coryell County Commissioners Court approved … [Read more...] about News Reviews

North & East Texas   Bell County Commissioners Court approved $1.6 million in roadwork for 2011, including bridge and drainage work, repairs and new construction.    Cass County Commissioners Court approved grant contracts for $791,176 in repairs from flood damage – 75 percent from the Natural Resources Conservation Commission and 25 … [Read more...] about News Reviews

North & East Texas   Bell County Commissioners Court selected Eleven Thirteen Architects, of Georgetown, for architectural and engineering work for a new animal shelter in Belton.  Commissioners also voted to purchase for $1.1 million a new software system for the jail from Michigan-based New World Systems.   Cass County Commissioners Court … [Read more...] about News Reviews