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North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference

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July 17-20 | Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston County

A Different Kind of Career - Under Cover in the CIA:  A law degree in hand, a young Jim Olson looked forward to settling down and raising a family in small-town America. However, one phone call changed everything.       Thirty-plus years later, Jim Olson emerged from a career that was anything but settling, filled with weapons, disguises, espionage and danger.       Olson … [Read more...] about North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference

North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference

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Motivational speaker Jim Whitt of Purpose Unlimited will speak on Transforming Your World during the Opening Session of the 2022 North & East Association Conference in Denton. Conference classes will take place July 11-14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center.  Back again this year, the Association will offer early bird sessions on Monday morning, July … [Read more...] about North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference

A Bridge Too Far

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County Progress Magazine is a great resource providing many topics relative to county government. Each month there are interesting and informative articles. On occasion they provide articles written by engineers or seasoned officials addressing county road maintenance and construction. I would be hard pressed to try and better their skilled methods or proven practices. I do, … [Read more...] about A Bridge Too Far

Conference Close-Up: North and East Texas CJCA Annual Conference

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Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center│ Nacogdoches County May 11-14, 2020       Embracing the conference theme, Made in Texas, by Texans, the North and East Association will convene May 11 for a four-day meeting to study the latest topics affecting grassroots government. Conference classes will take place at the Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center. Back again this year, … [Read more...] about Conference Close-Up: North and East Texas CJCA Annual Conference

Protect Our Associations

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I would like to share with all of you a great concern, and hopefully a solution. The 86th Legislative Session was an eye-opener with a new vision of local control that is just not acceptable. No matter how long you have been in office, now is the time to reach out to your state representatives and local senators. Do not be intimidated, for the same people who elected you … [Read more...] about Protect Our Associations